The Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Center (ADTC) has announced the addition of 40 new, state-of-the-art buses to Abu Dhabi's public transport network as of October 11, as part of the first phase of a development project to enhance public bus transport services ahead of the introduction of the Abu Dhabi's toll system. Purchase of 327 modern buses at a cost of about AED 473 million.
Abu Dhabi is scheduled to start implementing the tariff gates system on the four outlets of Abu Dhabi Island, starting on 15 October, with a car transit fee of AED 4 per time during peak hours and AED 2 for off-peak hours.
Mohammed Hamad Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Public Transport Sector at the Integrated Transport Center, said: “The project to strengthen the public transport network in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is part of the Integrated Transport Center's strategy and commitment to develop its services to the community and work towards establishing an integrated and sustainable transport system based on best standards and practices. We provide high quality services to public transport users, especially buses, and support the economic development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Al-Muhairi added in a press conference organized by the Center this morning that the purchase of new buses cope with the increasing demand for public transport bus services by various segments of the community and puts users in front of a comfortable and safe experience and reflected positively on their trips and daily commute between different areas, including business clusters and shopping centers The new buses will help to expand the existing transport network lines and contribute to reducing the frequency of buses, especially at peak times and linking services at the city level. Lee largest segment of users service.
Atiq Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Director of Operations Department of Public Transport at the Integrated Transport Center, said: “The new buses support the center's plan to enhance public bus transport services ahead of the introduction of the new tariff system in Abu Dhabi on 15 October. By increasing the number of daily bus trips on the bridges to which the tariff is applied, an additional 147 trips per day, and an average of 124 additional trips during peak hours, making bus travel easier and easier, and will reduce the use of individual vehicles on the road. Wall leading to the city and beyond. "