Everybody knows that Dubai is the land of opportunities. Having said that, it’s also pertinent to admit that living in the emirate is no child’s play. The cost of living is pretty high and sometimes, you may have to shell out more than you have planned, for the smallest of things. But there are several ways to save some money in the emirate! Dear readers, we are talking about an exciting way to save some precious dirhams while you take the bus. Hint – we are talking about the Bus On Demand service!
Bus On Demand Service Allows Bus Ride For AED5
For those who want to wear, the Bus On Demand service is an app that allows you to hail a bus just like you would, a taxi. This RTA-enabled app allows tourists and residents to use this service for a meagre fee of just AED5. All you need to do is to download the Bus On Demand app from Google Play or App Store and register for the service. You will then have to activate the application, after confirming all the data provided and payment details. Thereafter, this app will provide the specific location of the bus and seat availability. Not to mention, the app also mentions the required time for the arrival of the bus and even the estimated travel time to the desired location.
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What Locations Have This Service?
Once your bus arrives, the customer will have to board and travel to their chosen destination. It’s as easy as that! However, you will need to have a valid credit card or NOL card for this service. Talking more about the service, it’s worth mentioning that presently this service is operational in three zones. This includes Al Barsha, Al Nahda, and Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City. This means the bus travels through the locations of Barsha, Nahda, Silicon Oasis, Dubai Internet City, and Dubai International Academic City.
So, the next time you have to travel to any of the aforementioned locations, you can do so and save some money while completing your day’s tasks! While you’re at it, do let your best buddy know about this service as well.
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