RTA Opens New Bus Routes

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA ) will launch three metro link bus routes in Dubai on the 19th of May.

The initiative aims to expand the existing local bus network and enhance the integration with other means of public transport. 

The first is Route 51, which will shuttle between Al Khail Gate and Business Bay Metro Station at a frequency of 20 minutes during peak hours.

The second is Route SH1, which will commute between Dubai Mall Metro Station and Sobha Realty Metro Station at a frequency of 60 minutes.

The third is Route YM1, which will operate between UAE Exchange Metro Station and Yiwu Market at a frequency of 60 minutes.

RTA modifies some existing routes to shorten the trip. 

Route F47 will end at the Dubai Investment Park Metro Station, so those heading to Dubai Investments Park should use the current routes F51, F50, F48, and F46. Route 50 will end at the Business Bay Metro Station. Passengers bound for Al Khail Gate are advised to take the new Route 51. Route C15 will be extended to the Al Mamzar Beach Park bus stop to serve additional residential areas. Route E102 will now terminate at Al Jaffiliya Bus Station, thus the service from the CBD to Abu Dhabi Airport.

RTA will also make improvements to the journey times of 48 other bus routes, namely: 91A, C04, 91, 84, 81, 77, 67, 66, 64, 62, 61, 53, 51, 50, 29, 24, 22, 21, 17, 13, 8, 7C09, C15, C28, D03, E700, F01, F05, F06, F08, F10, F21, F26, F27, F30, F36, F47, F57, J01, N55, X02, X13, X22, X23, X28, X25 & X64.

RTA is always keen to expand the coverage of the public bus network and enhance the integration of buses with other mass transit means such as the metro, tram, and marine transport. The improvement of public transport means will undoubtedly make public transport the best mobility choice in the emirate.