Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has intensified its efforts to keep the public transport running smoothly by bringing strict rules for bus lanes and bus zones. Notably, these are the dedicated areas for buses, taxis, and emergency vehicles only. Now, you can face the hefty fines for violating these rules.
Fines for Parking in Bus Zones
The RTA has requested motorists and drivers to avoid parking their vehicles in areas reserved for public buses. However, blocking such areas can disrupt services and delay passengers. Therefore, a fine of Dh200 has been imposed on those who disrupt these regions.
Fines for Using Bus-Only Lanes
Several roads in Dubai have clearly marked ‘bus only’ lanes and are painted with a red strip with a marking of “only buses”. Remember, these lanes are constantly monitored by radar to catch the violators.
Private vehicles caught using these lanes are going to face a Dh 600 fine. As we mentioned before, the lanes are only for the following vehicles:
- Public buses
- Taxis
- Emergency vehicles (police, civil defence, ambulances)
The goal behind this rule is to cut the travel time for public transport users and motivate residents to use buses and taxis instead of private cars.
Current Dedicated Bus Lane Locations in Dubai
If you are not aware of the bus lane in Dubai, no worry, because we have listed the list of current bus lanes below:
- Naif Street – 1 km
- Al Ittihad Road – near Al Mamzar toll gate (500 m)
- Al Mina Street – 1.7 km from Kuwait Street to Falcon Intersection
- Al Mankhool Street – 1.8 km from Al Satwa Roundabout to Sheikh Rashid Street
- Al Khaleej Street – 1.7 km from Creek Street to Al Musalla Street
- Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street – 100 m from Al Mina Street Intersection to Street 16
- Al Ghubaiba Street – 500 m from Al Mina Street Intersection to Street 12
Future Expansion of Bus and Taxi Lanes
The RTA has also announced plans to add six new dedicated bus and taxi zones spanning over 13 km. Thus, it could increase the total length of the network to 20 km. Moreover, the expansion aims to improve transport efficiency and reduce congestion on the key routes.
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