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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started offering unique number plates for quad bikes at the online auction held by its Licensing Agency.

With the advent of Eid Al Adha, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced revised timings of services during Eid holiday. Metro: From Eid’s first day up to Thursday (Nov.10), Metro stations will receive commuters from 5.50am up to 1am, and on Friday from 1pm up to 1am.

While the RTA marks its sixth anniversary and free public transport day today for the second consecutive year, it has announced the completion of 90 per cent of its roads, traffic and public transport projects at a cost of more than Dh60 billion while more than Dh44 billion will be spent on more projects by 2020.

November 1st marks the launch of “Together we move,” the RTA’s second Free Public Transport day. As its name suggests, the campaign ensures commuters free rides on the metro, public buses and water bus-whatever your little heart desires, as long as you have a NOL card you are good to go.

The first phase of Dubai's latest transport scheme, which will be the world's first tram that runs with ground power feeding on the entire line without need for electrical overhead wires, is set for completion in 2014.

Dubai Marina was built to create an awe-inspiring city-within-a city experience for residents. Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) were touted to be prime locations in Dubai. But residents, visitors and those working in these two localities complain that there are few, or no, feeder bus services provided by the RTA.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is seeking to make the 3rd edition of the Public Transport Day a highly captivating event with the aim of attracting more passengers to use public transport means, including the metro, public buses and water bus, free of charge for one day.

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairmanand Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of all construction works at the 1st Interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road, which will be opened for traffic by the end of January 2011, a statement said.

Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) is a much-desired residential place to reside and do business in. Getting in is one thing, but getting out can be a nightmare. Especially during peak traffic hours. The residential and commercial freezone area in the heart of Dubai, is situated next to Sheikh Zayed Road and serviced by two metro stations

Called SnoozeCube, each of the accommodation units contains a full-sized bed, a touch-screen television offering a selection of entertainment and music, as well as high speed internet access. Most importantly, the units are connected to the airport’s flight information system to ensure that passengers do not miss their flights.