40 new buses in Abu Dhabi by October

Abu Dhabi: A total of 327 new buses will be introduced in an effort to expand Abu Dhabi’s public transport network by 2020, transport officials announced in the capital today.

The new vehicles will help establish more bus routes in residential areas, while also contributing to the growing bus service network.

From October 11, 40 of the first new buses will be introduced to better connect residential neighbourhoods.

These buses are the size of minivans, with room to accommodate up to 17 passengers.

Officials added that bus service improvement plans also include the eventual introduction of WiFi.