RTA Enhances Dubai’s Bus Network with New Routes and Improved Services

in a move to enhance public transportation in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of four new metro link bus routes and improvements to several existing routes, effective August 30th. These changes are designed to simplify route identification, expand service coverage, and provide a smoother commuting experience for passengers across the emirate.

New Metro Link Routes

The RTA will introduce four new metro link routes, with two replacing the existing Route 31:

1. Route F39 will operate between Etisalat Bus Station and Oud Al Muteena Roundabout Bus Stop 1, with a 30-minute frequency.
2. Route F40 will connect Etisalat Bus Station with Mirdif, Street 78, also running every 30 minutes.
3. Route F58 will travel from Al Khail Metro Station to Dubai Internet City, with a return trip.
4. Route F59 will operate between Dubai Internet City Metro Station and Dubai Knowledge Village, with a 30-minute frequency.

Route Modifications and Mergers

In addition to the new routes, the RTA has announced several changes to existing routes:

1. Route 21 will split into two routes: 21A and 21B. Route 21A will run from Al Quoz Clinical Pathology Services Bus Stop 1 to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, while Route 21B will operate in the opposite direction.
2. Route 61D will merge with Route 66.
3. Route 95 will merge with Route 95A, which will be adjusted to start from Veneto, Jebel Ali Waterfront, to Parco Hypermarket, covering the Jebel Ali Industrial Area.
4. Route 6 will be shortened to run from Oud Metha Metro Station to Dubai Healthcare City.
5. Route 99 will be modified to cover JAFZA One.
6. Route F31 will add new stops in The Greens.
7. Route F45 will gain new stops in Al Furjan.
8. The JAFZA One stop will be removed from Route F54.
9. Intercity Route E700 to Fujairah will now start from Etisalat Bus Station instead of Union Bus Station.

Improved Reliability and Frequency

The RTA’s Public Transport Agency will enhance 35 bus routes to ensure timely arrivals, including Routes 6, 20B, 26, 36A, 36B, 50, 66, 83, 88, 95A, 96, 99, 320, C01, C09, C10, F03, F05, F07, F10, F18, F23, F23A, F24, F31, F45, F46, F47, F49, F53, F54, SM1, X02, X25, and X92.