Abu Dhabi rolls out new plan to improve bus services

Starting Friday, June 26, several bus routes and timings will be modified to improve connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra regions.

It’s part of efforts of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi to create a sustainable public transport network.

The decision, authorities explained, is a result of an extensive study based on public demand.

It added that it will continue to take all necessary precautionary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19, with regular disinfection procedures planned for buses and ticket vending machines.

Here’s the detailed list:

Abu Dhabi region
Bus Route Modifications

• Service 43 will be extended to Mushrif Co-Operative Society
• Service 216 will be extended to Mohamed Bin Zayed City bus station via Khalifa Souk
• Service F1 will operate between Makani Mall and Reef Village via Al Falah

Bus Route Frequency Improvements

• Services 7, 9, 22, 40, 44, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, 71, 94, X4 and X5 will operate every 15 minutes during peak hours, and every 30 minutes during off-peak hours
• Service 23 will operate every 30 minutes during peak hours, and every 60 minutes during off-peak hours
• Services 102, 160 and 170 will operate every 15 minutes during peak hours
• Services 175 and 407 will operate every 30 minutes during peak hours

Madinat Zayed

• Service 662 will operate between Jaber Camp and Maraba’a Al Dhafra via industrial area
• Service 663 will provide direct connection between the old industrial area and Madinat Zayed Hospital via Madinat Zayed bus station
• Service 664 will provide direct connection between old industrial area and Baynuna area via Madinat Zayed bus station without any transfers
• Service 665 will operate between Police Station and Camel Farm Khalifa mosque via Shabiya Difa’a

Al Ruwais

• Service 881 will terminate at Ruwais ADWEA and provide direct connectivity between Al Ruwais central bus station, Jebel Al Dhanna Ferry Terminal, and Jebel Dhanna ADNOC
• Service 882 will terminate at Ruwais Mall and provide direct connectivity between Al Ruwais central bus station and Jebel Dhanna Ferry Terminal
• Service 880 within Al Ruwais will provide direct connectivity to passengers travelling between Ghayati and Al Ruwais central bus station

New Bus Routes in Al Ruwais

• Services 883 and 884 will connect local residential areas with Al Ruwais Hospital and Al Ruwais Mall providing direct connectivity between the Ruwais ADNOC bus station and Al Ruwais central bus station to support intercity and regional passenger transfers.