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Public bus Services were introduced in Abu Dhabi by the Emirate in 2008 with four routes, which charged zero fare until the end of the year. [1] Since 2010, There are also numerous Regional routes operating from the Abu Dhabi CBD to areas extending outside the city, e.g. Yas Island (Route 290).
The Transportation Services in Abu Dhabi are operated by MAN Lion's City, MAN Lion's Regio, Mercedes-Benz Citaro and Volvo Buses.
Abu Dhabi City bus services as of November 2023:[ citation needed]
Local Bus Services
City Express Bus Services
Airport Bus Services
Limited Stop Bus Services
Night Bus Services (11PM-5AM)
Regional Bus Services
Regional Express Bus Services
Buses to Dubai (Operated by RTA Dubai)
The detailed maps for these routes are available online. [2] As of 2021, all buses services can be tracked live on Google Maps. [3]
Routes that start with an X (such as X5) are express lines. Routes that start with an A (such as A1) terminate at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. [4]
Routes that start with L (such as L41) are limited stop lines. Routes that start with N (such as N2) only operate at night.
In October 2023, Txai & The Government of Abu Dhabi had collaborated to operate an articulated bus in Yas, Saadiyat & Reem Islands. Although this is done with the Abu Dhabi Government, Txai operates the Autonomous Rapid Transit as it is under "The Smart Mobility Project" aimed to improve transport within the emirate. [5]
There exist cheap, private, although illegal alternatives in the form of private taxis and minibuses. [6]
The only other buses are those running between Emirates. These buses are owned by the governments of the individual Emirates.[ citation needed]
The current fare system in Abu Dhabi uses a contactless card for the fare collection system called Hafilat Card that launched on May 15, 2015. [7] [8] [9] All buses use the Hafilat Card and charge a flat fare of AED 2 within Abu Dhabi City limits while trips to suburbs cost an additional 5 fils per kilometre (Example: Mussafah to Abu Dhabi city cost AED 4). Hafilat Cards are available for daily, weekly, and monthly users, with special fares levied for senior citizens and students.
Boarding and alighting are only permitted at designated bus stops, which are located throughout the island. The bus stops are located relatively close to each other. Most bus stops are equipped with air conditioned spaces. [10]
As with most buses in the UAE, the front rows of seats (2 rows of 4 facing sideways) are priority seating for ladies. Males occupying those seats are required to give up their seats in the event of a lady standing.
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Public bus Services were introduced in Abu Dhabi by the Emirate in 2008 with four routes, which charged zero fare until the end of the year. [1] Since 2010, There are also numerous Regional routes operating from the Abu Dhabi CBD to areas extending outside the city, e.g. Yas Island (Route 290).
The Transportation Services in Abu Dhabi are operated by MAN Lion's City, MAN Lion's Regio, Mercedes-Benz Citaro and Volvo Buses.
Abu Dhabi City bus services as of November 2023:[ citation needed]
Local Bus Services
City Express Bus Services
Airport Bus Services
Limited Stop Bus Services
Night Bus Services (11PM-5AM)
Regional Bus Services
Regional Express Bus Services
Buses to Dubai (Operated by RTA Dubai)
The detailed maps for these routes are available online. [2] As of 2021, all buses services can be tracked live on Google Maps. [3]
Routes that start with an X (such as X5) are express lines. Routes that start with an A (such as A1) terminate at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. [4]
Routes that start with L (such as L41) are limited stop lines. Routes that start with N (such as N2) only operate at night.
In October 2023, Txai & The Government of Abu Dhabi had collaborated to operate an articulated bus in Yas, Saadiyat & Reem Islands. Although this is done with the Abu Dhabi Government, Txai operates the Autonomous Rapid Transit as it is under "The Smart Mobility Project" aimed to improve transport within the emirate. [5]
There exist cheap, private, although illegal alternatives in the form of private taxis and minibuses. [6]
The only other buses are those running between Emirates. These buses are owned by the governments of the individual Emirates.[ citation needed]
The current fare system in Abu Dhabi uses a contactless card for the fare collection system called Hafilat Card that launched on May 15, 2015. [7] [8] [9] All buses use the Hafilat Card and charge a flat fare of AED 2 within Abu Dhabi City limits while trips to suburbs cost an additional 5 fils per kilometre (Example: Mussafah to Abu Dhabi city cost AED 4). Hafilat Cards are available for daily, weekly, and monthly users, with special fares levied for senior citizens and students.
Boarding and alighting are only permitted at designated bus stops, which are located throughout the island. The bus stops are located relatively close to each other. Most bus stops are equipped with air conditioned spaces. [10]
As with most buses in the UAE, the front rows of seats (2 rows of 4 facing sideways) are priority seating for ladies. Males occupying those seats are required to give up their seats in the event of a lady standing.