Dubai: New Nol, ticket vending machines installed at bus stations

Dubai - Screens that update bus schedules in real time have come up as well

New, swanky Nol card and ticket vending machines have been installed at several bus stations in Dubai. Additionally, screens that update bus schedules in real time have come up as well.

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A top official at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the “new generation” of Nol card and ticket vending machines has been installed for the first time at bus stations.

“They are configured to accept payment through debit and credit cards and accept NFC (contactless) as well as payment through Virtualised Nol Cards — be it at the new machines or offices. These devices are equipped with CCTV cameras for the security and safety of users and have a change-return feature valid only when the banknotes received is higher than the chargeable amount,” said Khalid Al Awadhi, director of Transportation Systems, Public Transport Agency, RTA.

“These devices have high accuracy and efficiency in performing various procedures required by public transport commuters.”

The screens are powered by solar energy. “The screens display the arrival time of the upcoming bus and the following one as well, at each stop/station. The RTA had also installed touch screens to serve as journey planners, display the whole public transport map, and list RTA’s smart services,” he said.