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Dubai: 21 RTA bus violations that will result in fines for passengers

Passengers must take care not to break public transport rules; failing to abide by them may incur penalties

Published: Sun 17 Mar 2024, 7:32 PM

Updated: Sun 17 Mar 2024, 10:24 PM

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Dubai's public transport network has witnessed an upward trajectory in ridership, keeping pace with the emirate's rapid growth as one of the world's fastest-growing cities globally.

The buses in the emirate have become an essential part of the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) services, reshaping mobility and reaching the innumerable streets and lanes of the city.

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While RTA buses and stations are equipped with the latest technology for commuters' convenience, passengers must also take care not to violate public transport rules; failing to abide by them may incur penalties. Here is a complete list of violations on RTA buses that could result in fines of up to Dh500.

Violation DescriptionFine in dirham
Using public transport modes, facilities and services or entering / exiting fare zones without paying the due fare. Dh200
Failure to present a nol Card upon request. Dh200
Using a third party cardDh200
Using an expired card.Dh200
Using a fake card.Dh200
Destroying, sabotaging or tampering with the systems, tools or seats of the public transport modes.Dh200
Spitting, littering, doing any act that may contaminate public transport modes, facilities and services.Dh100
Causing inconvenience to users of public transport modes, facilities and services in any way whatever.Dh200
Smoking inside public transport modes, facilities and services.Dh200
Taking hazardous materials inside public transport modes, facilities and services including weapons, sharp materials or inflammable.Dh200
Taking alcohol inside public transport modes, facilities and services.Dh200
Selling goods and commodities inside public transport modes, facilities and services or promoting the same through any type of advertisement or propaganda.Dh200
Opening public buses’ door or leaving it open during the movement between stations or during parking.Dh100
or sitting in places allocated for specific people inside the bus. (ex. female areas).Dh100
Carrying or using materials or equipment which may annoy other passengers or may endanger their safety.Dh100
Eating and drinking in a prohibited places.Dh100
Standing or sitting on part of public transport modes, facilities and services that is not allocated for passengers use.Dh100
Sleeping in passengers bus shelters or in undesignated places.Dh300
Acting in a way that may cause public transport driver to lose attention or obstructing his vision while driving.Dh200
Selling Nol cards without prior permit from the RTADh500
Using an invalid card.Dh500

Ways to pay RTA fines for violations on public transport:

  1. Passenger can pay the fine to the inspector who issued it on the spot. When the fine is issued, a passenger receives a notification from Road and Transport Authority (RTA) specifying the fine amount.
  2. The RTA website has a dedicated portal through which you can pay fines.
  3. RTA Customer Happiness Centres around the city offer fine paying services as well. All you need is the fine number received from RTA at the time of issuing.
  4. For bus passengers, fines can be paid through self-service machines.

Disputing your fine

Do you feel like you were fined unfairly? RTA has a provision by which you can dispute your fine. Here are the steps you should take:

1. Make sure you have all the required documents.

Fine number stated on the fine notification, fine payment receipt, letter with the bank account number, Emirates ID

2. You can dispute your fine through the RTA website for bus, and must do so within 30 days of the fine being issued.

Go to the RTA website and upload the required documents.

You will receive an SMS from RTA with your case number and the expected response date. When your case has been decided, you will get a notification from RTA about whether your appeal has been accepted or rejected. If it has been accepted, the fine amount will be refunded into your account.

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