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How Dubai wants more residents to leave their cars

Dubai to link 25 areas, 63 public transport stations with walking, cycling and e-scooters

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The RTA approves a five-year plan to expand Dubai’s soft mobility network through 2030,

Etihad Rail allows 2 free bags for all journey types

Passenger Charter confirms two free bags, with extra luggage requiring advance booking

Etihad Rail allows two free bags regardless of ticket type

Sharjah Police footage shows why sudden swerving kills

Surveillance footage shows how a sudden lane change triggered a serious road accident

Sharjah Police footage shows an SUV crashing after a driver’s sudden lane change.

Major E20 road upgrade begins in Abu Dhabi

Road widening, four bridges and new ramps aim to improve journeys to the airport

Green spaces along the E20 are also being enhanced through extensive landscaping, encompassing relocation and replanting of trees.

Dubai RTA launches free autonomous taxi rides

Driverless taxis can now be booked through Uber and Apollo Go

Dubai launches free autonomous taxi service for public in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah

Dubai adds new bus routes, improves metro links

Changes aim to improve connectivity and strengthen links with the Metro network

Roads and Transport Authority announces to launch four new public bus routes in Dubai from July 17.

How Dubai's new Dh2b corridor will change your commute

New 12km Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor to halve travel times, link six major highways

The new Latif bint Hamdan road corridor will also increase the capacity of Dubai’s east-west road network

Taking Etihad Rail? New strict passenger rules revealed

Passenger Charter requires modest dress, bans smoking and travel with infectious diseases

New Etihad Rail rules mandate modest dress, ban smoking and disruptive behaviour

Etihad Rail offers up to 25% discount on Fujairah stays

Ticket holders can enjoy discounts on stays, dining, spas and leisure experiences

The offers can be redeemed by presenting a valid Etihad Rail ticket upon arrival at participating hotels.

1st phase of Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnelling completed

New tunnel boring machine excavates up to 30 metres a day using smart technology

The milestone comes two months after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line.

Dubai expands truck rest areas by 56%

RTA raises total truck parking spaces to 1,007 across seven expanded facilities

The largest increase was delivered at Al Ruwayyah 2, where 107 spaces were added, followed by Lehbab 2 with 90 spaces, Lehbab 1 with 47.

Major changes coming to Dubai's Nol card

Account-based ticketing to replace current system, bringing smarter payments, convenience

The final phase will enable commuters to pay directly using bank cards and digital wallets across Dubai’s public transport network

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