Tag: Public Transport Agency

Dubai Police has deployed a squad of undercover officers across the public transport network to ensure security, a top official told XPRESS.

The Marine Transit means constitute a key ingredient of mass transit means network in Dubai Emirate; billed as a reputable cosmopolitan destination for tourists and visitors hailing from all over the globe, and these modes are being used by residents of the Emirate in particular and populace of the UAE in general.

The Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has beefed up its service offering in a number of stations of Dubai Ferry at the Dubai Marina by setting up Customer Service Kiosks in the marine transit stations of the Marina Mall, Marina Walk, Marina Terrace, and the Marine Promenade. The Agency has also revised the operational timing of the Dubai Ferry to match the demand for this service.

Cabbies in Dubai can no longer exploit grace speed limits as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduces a monitoring system forcing taxi drivers to stick to the stated speed limits on roads. The system is aimed at enhancing road safety since complaints of taxi drivers exceeding speed limits are commonly received by RTA.

The Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), is taking part in the Dubai International Boat Show organized by the Dubai World Trade Center at Mina Seyahi, Dubai International Marine Club during 5-9 March 2013.

The walk between Marina Mall and Marina Walk may take between 20-30 minutes, leading pedestrians over a twisting promenade. During the hot summer months the walk can become a trying experience. A new water bus, running every 15 minutes between the two locations has been currently launched with the total travel time clocked 12 minutes and a fare of Dh2 for a single trip.

In implementation of this principle and discerning vision, the Public Transport Agency has concluded a number of joint cooperation agreements with a host of major hotels in Dubai such as the Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah, where it was agreed that the Hotel would provide a marina for the Water Taxi Station, and promote the services of the Water Taxi and Ferry Dubai, whether in the Hotel or on the dedicated buses of the Hotel.

The Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), called upon schools administrations in the Emirate of Dubai to abide by the provisions of the School Transport Law to ensure the safety and security for students of all age groups in keeping with RTA's vision of providing Safe and Smooth Transport for All.

The metro will deliver excellent services during Eid al-Adha days in order to cater to the additional numbers of commuters comprising citizens, residents and visitors, particularly those coming from the GCC countries, and offer them smooth mobility service

The Drivers Affairs Dep’t, Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made several milestones in the training of RTA public bus drivers as well as school bus drivers, besides grooming and testing the drivers of franchise companies and deluxe coach service.