Dubai RTA announces Eid Al Fitr transport plans

To streamline the services of buses and taxis during Eid Al Fitr, the RTA will make available the largest possible number of taxis in the pick-up and drop-off areas of Dubai Mall and Dubai World Trade Center.

DUBAI // The Roads and Transport Authority has announced a plan for managing traffic and public transit during the Eid Al Fitr holiday.

To streamline the services of buses and taxis, the RTA will make available the largest possible number of taxis in the pick-up and drop-off areas of Dubai Mall and Dubai World Trade Center.

The Dubai Taxi Corporation has agreed with franchise companies to operate more than 90 per cent of the taxi fleet in full capacity during Eid days.

Sixty-five additional buses would be provided, and five buses would be operated on the proposed route, from Dubai Mall to the World Trade Centre.

Bus service C01 would remain operational around the clock to serve Airport Terminal 3, A1 Union Metro Station, A1 Al Fahidi Metro Station, and 1 Satwa Mosque.