Dubai to open more than 700 bus shelters across city

They will have information screens displaying bus routes, schedules, pick-up times, and some will be air-conditioned

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct 762 public bus shelters in strategic locations throughout the emirate.

According to the project plan, all shelters are scheduled for completion by 2025. RTA is exploring the use of 3D printing technology in the construction of some shelters on a trial basis.

He said that the shelters are another step towards increasing mobility and the overall number of public transport users in the city, and added that the authority would continue to undertake such developments with an aim to improve public transportation.

RTA has categorised the bus shelters into four tiers based on the number of users for each stop:

1. Main stop: Serves over 750 passengers daily

2. Secondary stop: Serves 250 to 750 passengers daily

3. Primary stop: Serves 100 to 250 passengers daily

4. Pick-up/drop-off station: Used by up to 100 passengers daily

In main stops, a section of the shelter will be air-conditioned. All shelters will feature shaded outdoor area and advertising spaces. Additionally, they will be equipped with information screens displaying bus routes, schedules, pick-up times, and other passenger-related information and relevant services.