Dubai announces temporary suspension of some bus services on New Year's Eve

Meanwhile residents who will be watching NYE fireworks will have ample of public transport options

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Angel Tesorero

Published: Sat 30 Dec 2023, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Sat 30 Dec 2023, 2:35 PM

Heads up public bus users: Several services will be temporarily suspended this New Year’s Eve, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday.

A total of 25 routes will be suspended from Sunday, December 31, beginning at 3.30pm until 6am the following day, January 1.

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Meanwhile, RTA has ensured residents who will be watching NYE fireworks will have ample of public transport options. Both Dubai Metro and Tram will run non-stop for 40 hours - that is, from 8am on December 31 until the end of January 1 for the Metro and from 9am (December 31) until 1am on January 2 for the Tram.

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The RTA also announced adding a fleet of 230 buses that will be made available to the public free of charge on New Year’s Eve to minimise traffic congestion.

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Angel Tesorero

Published: Sat 30 Dec 2023, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Sat 30 Dec 2023, 2:35 PM

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