Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a new intercity bus service, Route E308, connecting Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, effective 2nd May 2025. The fare for a one-way journey is set at AED12.
According to Emirates News Agency, Adel Shakeri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA's Public Transport Agency, stated that the RTA is committed to expanding the public bus network and improving its integration with other transit modes, such as the metro, tram, and marine transport. 'Enhancing intermodal connectivity is central to positioning public transport as the preferred choice for mobility across the emirate,' he added.
Effective 2nd May, RTA will implement enhancements to several bus routes by rerouting services to offer passengers a smoother, more efficient, and comfortable commuting experience. The improved routes are as follows: Route 17 will now terminate at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station. Route 24 will be re-routed within the Al Nahda 1 area, while Route 44 will be re-routed from Al Rebat Street to serve Dubai Festival City. Route 56 will be extended to reach DWC Staff Village.
Routes 66 and 67 will see a new stop added at Al Ruwayah Farm area. Route 32C service between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Al Satwa Bus Station will be curtailed, allowing passengers travelling to Al Satwa to use Route F27 for continued service. Route C26 bus stop will move from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2, while Route E16 will now terminate at Union Bus Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station.
Route F12 will see the section between Al Satwa Roundabout and Al Wasl Park curtailed, with the route now re-routed via Kuwait Street. Route F27 bus stop will be relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2. Additionally, Route F47 will be re-routed within Jebel Ali Industrial Area, and Route F54 will be extended to serve the new JAFZA South labour camp. Route X92 will have its bus stop moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 1.