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RTA announces 7km extension of Dubai’s cycling tracks
As part of its commitment to encourage residents and visitors to adopt more sustainable modes of mobility, Dubai's RTA aims to extend the total length of cycling tracks to 819km by 2026.
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TIER and RAKTA sign agreement to operate micro-mobility services in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
With this latest launch, Ras Al Khaimah becomes the seventh city in the Middle East to offer TIER Mobility's e-scooter and e-bike services, providing residents and tourists with a more sustainable alternative mode of transport.
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Dubai’s RTA launches new metro link bus service
Providing service from Jebel Ali Metro Station to Bluewaters Island, Dubai RTA's new bus service will enhance the integration between transport and urban planning in the city.
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Dubai RTA to expand Soft Mobility Project to Al Barsha 1 and 2
The Soft Mobility Project has increased the number of cycling journeys in Dubai by 16 million trips in 2021 compared to 2020 and will provide soft mobility means to 29 districts by the end of 2026.
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Dubai RTA re-launches four intercity bus services and new bus route
The intercity bus services will help to meet the growing demand for public transportation in Dubai and will provide commuters with bus services to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah and Muwaileh, Sharjah.
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Dubai’s RTA to construct 37km of dedicated bus and taxi lanes
Constructed over a five-year period, RTA’s new dedicated lanes will cover eight main streets in the city and will bring Dubai’s total length of dedicated bus and taxi lanes to over 48km.
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Dubai RTA announces launch of e-scooters in 10 city districts
With at least 2,000 e-scooters to be available for riders to use on permitted cycling tracks in 10 of the city's districts, RTA has outlined a set of rules and regulations to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and riders.
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Dubai RTA launches two new marine transport lines
As part of the Marine Transport Plan 2020-2030, RTA’s new marine lines aim to achieve the city’s goal of delivering a better quality of life, by offering connections to residential communities and tourist destinations.
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Dubai RTA announces launch of Phase 2 of bike-share service
As part of a scheme to deploy over 3,000 e-bikes across Dubai, RTA’s bike rental service has doubled to 1,750 bikes, making it the first completely pedal-assisted docked bike-share initiative in the world.
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Dubai RTA experienced 33.2 per cent increase in ridership in 2021
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority served approximately 461 million riders in 2021, representing a 115 million rider increase compared to 2020.
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Dubai RTA launches new Bus-On-Demand route
Following growing rider demand, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched a new route at Al Nahda for its Bus-On-Demand service, resulting in a range of operational, environmental and passenger benefits.
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Dubai’s RTA hosts first legal forum to examine operations for autonomous air vehicles
The Roads and Transport Authority is exploring the future of the legislative process for operating autonomous air vehicles to transport passengers in Dubai through its first legal forum.
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Dubai RTA adds over 1,500 new hybrid vehicles to taxi fleet
In line the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan of the Dubai Taxi Corporation, the Roads and Transport Authority has signed a contract to add 2,219 new vehicles to the Dubai Taxi fleet, including 1,775 hybrid vehicles.
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Dubai RTA’s Bus-on-Demand service records significant growth
Compared to 2020, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority's Bus-on-Demand service experienced a 253,702 rider increase in 2021, with a satisfaction rating of 86 per cent.
