To ease traffic flow in the emirate, Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) issues amendments to road tolls in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced amendments to the provisions of the Road Toll Executive Regulations in Abu Dhabi (DARB).This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion on main roads during peak hours. The new amendments will come into effect starting Monday, September 1, 2025, introducing changes to the tariff schedule.The evening period will be revised to run from 3pm to 7pm, while the morning period will remain unchanged, from 7am to 9am, Monday through Saturday. Tariffs will continue to be free of charge on Sundays and official public holidays.The new amendments also remove the current daily and monthly toll caps for private vehicles.This means there will no longer be a maximum limit on the toll charges collected per vehicle each day (Dh16) or each month (Dh200, Dh150, and Dh100) for the first, second, or third vehicle, or any additional vehicle after that.Under the updated rules, a fee of Dh4 will apply each time a vehicle passes through a toll gate in the emirate. The existing exemption policy will continue for eligible groups, including People of Determination, low-income families, senior citizens, and retirees.
Q Mobility, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), will assume management and operation of Abu Dhabi's DARB toll system, working in coordination with the relevant authorities to implement the updates.
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