Sharjah Bus Fare to Increase by AED 1
- Bus journeys within Sharjah will be costlier by AED 1 from 1st December 2017
- The increase in fares will mean commuters paying in cash will have to shell out AED 7 per trip
- Sayer card holders will have to pay AED 5.50 beginning on Friday, 1st December
- Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) made the announcement on Sunday, 26th November
- The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority is the regulatory authority for all matters regarding transport and road safety in the emirate of Sharjah
- Sayer cards enable passengers to pay tickets electronically on Mowasalat buses
- Before December 2017, commuters paid a flat fare of AED 6 on all Sharjah bus routes if they are paying by cash
- Sayer cardholders had to pay a fare of AED 4.50 for using any Sharjah bus route, prior to December 2017
- Mowasalat buses are the public transport system in the emirate of Sharjah, operated by KGL Passenger Transport Services
