New bus route changes: RTA shares 14 changes to Dubai bus routes
Major changes to 14 Dubai bus routes have now come into effect.
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) announced new bus route changes, including a new intercity Sharjah bus route.
Departing from the newly opened Stadium Bus Station in Dubai, the new E308 bus route will take passengers to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah.
The new intercity Dubai to Sharjah bus route will start on Friday May 3, and is priced at just Dhs12 for a one-way ticket.
The new bus route will provide an extra option for commuters between the two neighbouring emirates.
RTA is launching a new intercity bus service, Route E308, connecting Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, effective 2 May 2025.
The fare for a one-way journey is set at AED 12. Effective from 2 May, RTA will implement enhancements to several bus…
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RTA changes 14 Dubai bus routes
The RTA also announced that changes to 14 bus routes across the emirate would come into force on Friday May 2.
Services will be rerouted and offer commuters a smoother, more efficient and comfortable commuting experience, according to the transport authority.
Route 17 will now terminate at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station.
Route 24 has been re-routed within the Al Nahda 1 area.
Route 44 will be re-routed from Al Rebat Street to serve Dubai Festival City.
Route 56 has been extended to reach DWC Staff Village.
Routes 66 & 67 will now stop at Al Ruwayah Farm area.
On the Route 32C, there will now be less services between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Al Satwa Bus Station. Passengers travelling to Al Satwa may use Route F27 for continued service.
The bus stop has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2 on Route C26.
Route E16 will now terminate at Union Bus Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station.
The section between Al Satwa Roundabout and Al Wasl Park has been curtailed on Route F12. Instead, the route will now be re-routed via Kuwait Street.
A Bus stop has been relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2 on Route F27
Route F47 has been re-routed within Jebel Ali Industrial Area.
Route F54 has been extended to serve the new JAFZA South labour camp.
The bus stop on Route X92 has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 1.
Adel Shakeri, director of planning and business development at RTA's public transport agency said that expanding the public bus network and linking it with other transit modes was important.
He added: 'Enhancing intermodal connectivity is central to positioning public transport as the preferred choice for mobility across the emirate.'
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