Dubai set to open another Dedicated Bus Lane in July
- From the 1st of July, 2018, RTA will start the implementation of Phase 3 of Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes (Masar) in Dubai.
- Dedicated bus lane extends to 1.8 km while Phase 3 covers a short distance at the approaches of Jumeirah Lakes Metro Station.
- Following the implementation of Phase 1 and 2, RTA has monitored an increase in the bus compliance with timetables by 20 %.
- The main objective of the scheme is to curb traffic congestion by offering speedy, effective and safe public transport services.
- “Phase 3 of the dedicated bus and taxi lanes will be fully activated on the first of July this year, and a fine of Dh600 will be issued to violating vehicles, based on Order No (1) for the year 2010 governing the use of dedicated lanes on Dubai roads” said Adel Shakri (Director of RTA’s Transportation Systems at Public Transport Agency).
- Fines will be issued either through RTA’s surveillance cameras or manually through Dubai Police patrols.
- Phase 1 of the Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes system was implemented in 2010 which covered over 6 km, while Phase 2 was introduced in 2011.
- Individually owned vehicles are allowed to use these lanes only when entering/exiting subsidiary roads.
- Order No (1) for the year 2010 governing the use of dedicated lanes on Dubai roads has restricted the use of these lanes to RTA’s public buses and taxis as well as vehicles of Dubai Police, civil defence, and ambulance, only when handling emergency cases.
