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Dubai RTA Completes Construction Of 141 Bus Shelters Serving Multiple Routes; Details Inside

With the aim of delivering 762 shelters across the key locations in Dubai, the Dubai RTA has already completed 141 such shelters.

by Anupriya Mishra
Dubai RTA Completes Construction Of 141 Bus Shelters Serving Multiple Routes; Details Inside

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority is undoubtedly working tirelessly for the benefit of the people. From upgrading the existing infrastructure with improved internal roads or making new flyovers to the enhancement of the public transport system; the authority is trying its best to ensure that people can travel seamlessly. Keeping up with this streak of development, they have now completed 141 bus shelters out of 762 shelters. Yes, and we are here to tell you everything about this massive development.

Dubai RTA Completes 141 Bus Shelters

With the aim of building 762 shelters across crucial locations in Dubai, the authority has completed 141 such shelters. Boasting modern aesthetics and user-friendly features, these shelters aim to enhance the comfort of people who use this public mode of transport. With the project now 40% complete, it is expected to reach the completion target by the end of 2025.

Talking about the newly installed shelters, they cater to multiple bus routes. Yes, some of these can even accommodate over 10 routes! Not to mention, once this project is complete, the shelters will be able to serve more than 182 million riders of buses annually.

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They’re Compliant With Modern Aesthetics

The locations of these bus shelters have been selected very carefully. And they have been selected to address the need of densely populated vital areas as revealed by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer. He is the Director General, and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority.

In fact, the new design also complies with the Dubai Code for People of Determination. It includes designated spaces for people who use wheelchairs and thereby is a part of the ‘My Community… A City for Everyone’ initiative. And in case you weren’t aware, this initiative was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He is the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.

So, stay tuned to this space for more details regarding the development.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/rta_dubai

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First Published: November 25, 2024 1:20 PM