RTA allows Dubai Ferry riders to take bikes and scooters onboard

Ferry riders in Dubai can now carry their bikes and scooters onboard at no extra cost.

The Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) initiative is aimed at enhancing integration between flexible mobility means, marine transit modes and the wider public transport network. It's also aimed at promoting tourism.

The space at the back of the ferry will be used to store the bikes, scooters and other flexible mobility means safely, without affecting the movement of passengers.

"About 8 accompanied bikes/scooters will be allowed onboard the Dubai Ferry without any extra cost to encourage ferry riders to benefit from this initiative and to reduce the reliance on private transport," said Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport at the RTA's Public Transport Agency.

"The step will offer riders greater flexibility and accessibility to their final destinations or designated tracks for practising daily activities without obliging them to use vehicles," added Al Hashmi.

The Dubai Ferry service currently operates nine boats on two main lines - the coastal line between Al Ghubaiba Station and Marina Mall via the Water Canal Station and the Sharjah Aquarium Station.

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