Commuters traveling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi can expect a more convenient, faster, and affordable ride with the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) new taxi-sharing service, with fares starting at AED 66.
The taxi-sharing service will operate between Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi, allowing up to four passengers to share a ride.
“This initiative aims to reduce travel costs, particularly for frequent commuters between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, both locations are well-connected to public transportation hubs and parking facilities,” said Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency of Dubai’s RTA.
The new transportation option will reduce up to 75 percent of the fare cost, the RTA said.
Passengers can pay the fare using bank cards or nol cards. The fare is AED 132 per passenger for two riders, AED 88 each for three passengers, and AED 66 per person when four passengers share the ride.
The RTA has stated that this initiative will help reduce both fare costs and traffic congestion, as well as lower carbon emissions. The pilot service will run for six months, with plans to expand to additional locations in the future.
