Abu Dhabi bus service explained
Public bus Services were introduced in Abu Dhabi by the Emirate in 2008 with four routes, which charged zero fare until the end of the year.[1] Since 2010, There are also numerous Regional routes operating from the Abu Dhabi CBD to areas extending outside the city, e.g. Yas Island (Route 290).
The Transportation Services in Abu Dhabi are operated by MAN Lion's City, MAN Lion's Regio, Mercedes-Benz Citaro and Volvo Buses.
Routes
Abu Dhabi City bus services as of November 2023:
Local Bus Services
- 005 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Zahiyah Al Falah St
- 007 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Zahiyah Al Falah St
- 008 Marina Al Bateen to Zayed Port Fish Market
- 009 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Zayed Port Cruise Terminal
- 011 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Zayed Port 42 Abu Dhabi
- 023 Al Bateen Sheika Fatima Park to Rabdan Maqtaa Mall
- 024 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Rawdah Zayed Grand Mosque
- 026 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Muntazah Khalifa Park East
- 033 Al Rawdah ADNEC to Al Bateen Sheika Fatima Park
- 034 Al Ras Al Akhdar Qasr Al Watan to Al Rawdah Abu Dhabi Courts
- 040 Al Maryah Island to Al Muntazah South
- 041 Al Rawdah ADNEC to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
- 042 Al Rawdah Abu Dhabi Courts to Al Maryah Island
- 043 Al Mushrif Coop via Al Mushrif Mall to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
- 044 Al Muzoun Armed Forces Officers Club to Zayed Port Cruise Terminal
- 045 Al Nahyan Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Al Nahyan Abu Dhabi Bus Station via Evangelical Community Church, Saint Anthony Cathedral for Coptic Orthodox Church (Only Saturday and Sunday)
- 054 Zayed Port Fish Market to Sas Al Nakhl Khalifa University
- 055 Al Muntazah South to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
- 056 Zayed Port Al Mina Centre to Al Muntazah Khalifa Park East
- 063 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Reem Reem Mall
- 065 Al Reem City of Lights to Al Kasir Marina Mall
- 067 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi
- 069 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Maryah Island
- 071 Al Kasir Marina Mall to Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi
- 073 Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi to Al Hudayriat Mar Vista
- 094 Mamsha Al Saadiyat via Louvre, Zayed Grand Mosque to Wahat Al Karama
City Express Bus Services
- X5 Rabdan Bus Interchange to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital via Sultan bin Zayed the First St
Airport Bus Services
- A1 Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A to Abu Dhabi Al Zahiyah
- A2 Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A to Abu Dhabi Khalifa Street
- A10 Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A to MBZ City Bus Station
- A15 Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A to Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A via Terminal 1+3
- A40 Al Shahma Bus Station to Baniyas via Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A
Limited Stop Bus Services
- L41 Al Rawdah ADNEC to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
- L42 Rabdan Bus Interchange to Al Maryah Island
- L43 Rabdan Souq Qaryat Al Beri to Al Maryah Island
Night Bus Services (11PM-5AM)
- N2 Abu Dhabi Airport ECC to Abu Dhabi Al Zahiyah
- N41 Al Rawdah ADNEC to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
- N43 Rabdan Souq Qaryat Al Beri to Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital
Regional Bus Services
- 101 Mussafah Dalma Mall to Al Reef Downtown via Abu Dhabi
- 102 Yas Island Yas Hotel Plaza to MBZ City Bus Station via Abu Dhabi
- 103 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to MBZ City Al Nasr St
- 110 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Mussafah NPCC via ICAD
- 111 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Mussafah St 14 via Worker Village
- 120 MBZ City Mazyad Mall to Al Saadiyat Public Beach via Abu Dhabi
- 121 MBZ City Mazyad Mall to Hidd Al Saadiyat via Abu Dhabi
- 155 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Shakhbout City ADNOC
- 160 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Khalifa City Souq
- 161 Al Khalidiyah Children Garden to Khalifa City Souq
- 170 Al Saadiyat New York University to Al Raha Beach Al Zaina via Abu Dhabi
- 175 Al Khalidiyah Children Garden to Al Raha Beach Al Zaina
- 201 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Bahyah Souq
- 202 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Rahba Hospital
- 210 Mussafah Dalma Mall to Al Shahama Bus Station
- 216 Al Shahama Bus Station to MBZ City Bus Station via Yas Island, Khalifa City
- 221 Al Samhah East to Al Bahyah Souq
- 222 Al Shahama, Al Mughayyir St to Al Samhah, Hili St / Souq
- 225 Al Sadar Shipyard to Al Bahya Deerfield Mall
- 300 Abu Dhabi to Al Shamkhah Makani Mall
- 401 Al Rawdah Zayed Grand Mosque to Baniyas Souq
- 404 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Al Nahdah Al Wathba Municipality
- 405 Abu Dhabi Capital Park to Al Nahdah Al Wathba Municipality
- 407 Abu Dhabi Al Zahiyah to Jarn Yafour Workers City
- 410 Mussafah Port to Jarn Yafour Workers City
Regional Express Bus Services
- X60 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Muzayr'ah Bus Station
- X86 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Ghayathi Souq
- X88 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Dhannah ADNOC Bus Station
- X90 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Ain Central Bus Station
Buses to Dubai (Operated by RTA Dubai)
- E100 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Ibn Battuta Bus Station
- E101 Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
- E102 MBZ City Bus Station to Al Jafiliya Bus Station
The detailed maps for these routes are available online.[2] As of 2021, all buses services can be tracked live on Google Maps.[3]
Routes that start with an X (such as X5) are express lines. Routes that start with an A (such as A1) terminate at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.[4]
Routes that start with L (such as L41) are limited stop lines. Routes that start with N (such as N2) only operate at night.
Autonomous Rapid Transit
In October 2023, Txai & The Government of Abu Dhabi had collaborated to operate an articulated bus in Yas, Saadiyat & Reem Islands. Although this is done with the Abu Dhabi Government, Txai operates the Autonomous Rapid Transit as it is under "The Smart Mobility Project" aimed to improve transport within the emirate. [5]
Competitors
There exist cheap, private, although illegal alternatives in the form of private taxis and minibuses.[6]
The only other buses are those running between Emirates. These buses are owned by the governments of the individual Emirates.
Fares and payment
The current fare system in Abu Dhabi uses a contactless card for the fare collection system called Hafilat Card that launched on May 15, 2015.[7] [8] [9] All buses use the Hafilat Card and charge a flat fare of AED 2 within Abu Dhabi City limits while trips to suburbs cost an additional 5 fils per kilometre (Example: Mussafah to Abu Dhabi city cost AED 4). Hafilat Cards are available for daily, weekly, and monthly users, with special fares levied for senior citizens and students.
Bus stops
Boarding and alighting are only permitted at designated bus stops, which are located throughout the island. The bus stops are located relatively close to each other. Most bus stops are equipped with air conditioned spaces.[10]
Local culture
As with most buses in the UAE, the front rows of seats (2 rows of 4 facing sideways) are priority seating for ladies. Males occupying those seats are required to give up their seats in the event of a lady standing.
External links
Notes and References
- News: All aboard for a free ride . The National . 30 June 2008 . 2008-07-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080915102917/http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080630/PAGETHREE/354619655 . 2008-09-15 . dead .
- Web site: Bus Maps . www.dot.abudhabi.ae . UAE .
- Web site: 2021-09-30 . Abu Dhabi public bus routes, timings and real-time updates now on Google Maps . 2023-06-18 . gulfnews.com . en.
- Web site: 2021-07-08 . Bus travels: How you can use public buses in Abu Dhabi . 2023-06-18 . gulfnews.com . en.
- Web site: 2023-10-12 . Abu Dhabi City's new tram-like electric buses now operating. 2024-04-06 . thenationalnews.com . en.
- News: The cheap, but illegal, alternative to public transport in Abu Dhabi . 28 September 2014 . . Abu Dhabi . Sep 29, 2014.
- News: Abu Dhabi bus fares to double at start of next month . Ramona . Ruiz . 11 October 2012 . The National . Abu Dhabi . Sep 29, 2014.
- Web site: Tariff and Ojra Cards . Department of Transportation, Abu Dhabi . Sep 29, 2014.
- Web site: Fares and Tickets . 2022-07-16 . itc.gov.ae . ar-AE.
- Web site: 2018-08-12 . 100 new AC bus shelters for Abu Dhabi city . 2024-01-21 . gulfnews.com . en.
