Abu Dhabi offers free transport card for high-scoring graduates

Saturday, 29 August 2026 16:32

By ARN News Staff

Students who have graduated from public schools in the 2025-2026 academic year with a score of 95 per cent or more will be able to use public transport free of charge in Abu Dhabi.

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has offered a special free 'Hafilat' card to high-scoring students for a full year.

The students will also be receive faster service through a dedicated counter, the authority added.

The initiative was introduced to celebrate the students' accomplishments.

In celebration of high school graduates in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi who achieved an average of 95% or above during the 2025–2026 academic year, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is offering the Special Hafilat Card free of charge for one year… pic.twitter.com/6iCc5uzuIV
— أبوظبي للتنقل | AD Mobility (@ad_mobility) August 29, 2026

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