Dubai RTA adds 4 new bus routes and revamps over 70 others
Dubai commuters face new routes, added stops and timetable changes starting January 9
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will introduce four new public bus routes and implement changes to more than 70 existing routes starting January 9, as part of efforts to improve network efficiency during peak travel hours.
The new routes are designed to ease congestion on existing services operating between Al Satwa, Jumeirah 3 and Al Wasl, with directional services running during morning and evening peak periods.
Under the changes:
Route 88A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Jumeirah 3 during the morning peak period to support operational efficiency on Route 88.
Route 88B will operate in the opposite direction from Jumeirah 3 to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period to support operational efficiency on Route 88.
Route 93A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Al Wasl during the morning peak hours to support operational efficiency on Route 93.
Route 93B will operate in the opposite direction from Al Wasl to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period to support operational efficiency on Route 93.
Enhancement of additional routes
On the same date, RTA will also upgrade several bus routes include Running Time Changes, Route Stop Sequence Changes / Correction, Timetable changed routes (Including Minor Modifications), Depot changes, and other modifications aimed at enhancing the service, to improve passengers’ daily mobility and enhance their overall travel experience, through the following adjustments:
Route 6 – Two additional bus stops have been added at Dubai People of Determination Center and Mayo Clinic.
Route 13A – The service has been extended to Al Muhaisnah 2, 7th Street.
Route 16 – Al Awir, bus stop has been cancelled.
Route 29 – Emirates Towers 1 bus stop has been cancelled, and a new bus stop has been added at Museum of the Future.
Route 55 – The route has been extended in International City to Greece Cluster, K12.
Route C09 – Oxygen Dubai 2, Gargash Cars 2, and Renault Service Centre 2 bus stops have been cancelled.
Routes C15 and F01 – Al Baraha Masjid 2 bus stop has been cancelled, and a new bus stop has been added on Abu Baker Al Siddique Street, prior to D82.
Route F39 – The route has been extended to reach Oud Al Muteena area, with the addition of new bus stops at Oud Al Muteena 2 A1, Oud Al Muteena 2 Masjid, and Oud Al Muteena 2 B1. Algeria Street 6-1 bus stop has been cancelled.
Route F46 – Two bus stops within the Green Community have been cancelled: Choithrams Supermarket 2 and Green Community Main Entrance Gate 2.
Route F54 – The route has been realigned to serve the South Residential Area of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), with the cancellation of bus stops at Al Munawalah Street 1, Al Munawalah Street 2, and Al Munawalah Street 3.
Route F55 – The service has been expanded to cover additional areas within Dubai World Central cargo zone, with the addition of two new bus stops.
Route DH1 – Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall bus stop has been cancelled.
Routes 12 and 93 – Umm Suqeim Etisalat bus stop has been cancelled.
Route 18 – Two new bus stops have been added on 7A Street: Al Nahda Pond Park and MSB Private School.
Route 31 – Dubai Academic City 2 bus stop has been cancelled.
Route 83 – Shatha Tower bus stop has been cancelled.
Routes 21B and F26A – Al Telaa Technical Industries 1 bus stop has been cancelled.
Route 36B – A new bus stop has been added in Dubai Outsource City at Royal Bank of Scotland 1.
Route F10 – Al Warqa’a E21 bus stop has been cancelled.
Route F61 – A new bus stop has been added at Al Jassmi Masjid 1.
Route 320 – A new bus stop has been added at Dubai Outsource City, VOGO Grand Hotel.
Routes E100 and E201 – The bus stop at Max Metro Station has been relocated from Max Metro Bus Stop (South 2) to Al Jafiliya Bus Station.
This step forms part of RTA’s efforts to facilitate mobility across the public transport network and enhance the passenger experience by reducing waiting times and providing additional trips during peak demand periods. For more information, please access the S’hail App.
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