In a previous article, we shared about how you can travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi via public bus transportation. But you might be thinking… how can I commute within Abu Dhabi?
Great news! The Department of Transport (DoT) has just launched a new bus service in the capital and its suburbs… and it is absolutely FREE! Keep on reading to know more about it!
“Hail & Ride” Service Launched in Abu Dhabi
The new bus service, called “Hail & Ride,” is currently on its pilot phase beginning with Mussafah area, WAM News Agency reported. Here are some details about the service:
- Available from 6 am to 10 pm daily at select routes
- Transports passengers from different areas to main bus stops
- Facilitates daily transport needs of the public
After the pilot phase, DoT will look into customers’ feedback and satisfaction level regarding the new service. Eventually, they will also consider the possibility of launching it in other areas of Abu Dhabi – as part of improving and enhancing the city’s Public Transport Network.
Citizens, residents, and even first-time visitors in Abu Dhabi are bound to find the Hail & Ride service very convenient, indeed! Meanwhile, in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently launched an electric abra service along Dubai Creek. Do check it out!