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Commuters in Dubai are learning fast about etiquette of using public transport especially the Metro which was introduced in the city only about 17 months ago, according to a senior official. There has been marked improvement in the Metro passengers' awareness level about using the stations

A luxury bus service serving the Downtown Dubai area is looking like it will become a popular ride for tourists. However, not all of the drivers are too enamoured with the route. Launched two weeks ago, the service connects five destinations within the 500acre development

The first fleet of luxury trolley buses rolled into the 500-acre plot at Downtown Dubai on Wednesday. The air-conditioned trolley buses, each with a capacity of 25 passengers, were introduced to enhance the ease of access for visitors to Downtown Dubai, especially with the summer months fast approaching.

Dubai Metro users have suggested increasing its speed and more entertainment on board the metro cars to make journey comfortable, Roads and Transport Authority said. The suggestions came during a meeting of the Customers Council of the RTA, part of the transport authority's effort to improve the public transport network in Dubai.

THE NOL card used for the Metro and buses has been upgraded and can now be used for water buses and for the payment of parking fees all over Dubai Emirate, a few days before the special groups get a 50 per cent discount on the public transport.

Even since the Dubai Metro became part of the essential fabric of the city on 09/09/09, officials at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have made every effort to ensure it meets passengers' needs. Gradually, in an effective and cohesive manner, the officials opened up the stations, making sure the feeder bus network grew along service demands.

February 2011. Dubai metro video.

The need to continue to build a strong relationship between Dubai's public and private sectors was stressed by HE Hamad Buamim, Director General, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the first Talk Business at Breakfast meeting of 2011. The networking meeting came as part of the Chamber's strategy of providing a platform for the public and private sectors to engage in a constructive dialogue.

Locations for two more Salik toll gates have been identified to ease traffic congestion on Dubai roads, Gulf News has learnt. A comprehensive study on roads and traffic impact in Dubai has suggested installation of two more Salik toll gates, one on Al Ittihad road near Dubai Police headquarters and the second one in Al Ghusais.

Metro trip from Atlantis Hotel in Palm Jumeirah Island