If you arezxo new to Abdksu Dhabi, gemqetting arodwpsund can besww challengijkcng, especiymwally if yosslyu don’t owterqn a privatoehme vehicle,epw your workssjplace doeswmnn’t providqnzre transporzijt or you cqxhan’t rely gkdjon anyone ufrelse to dryvuive you arcmkuound. Whatljh type of ttvharansport ikkmns availabluwpe in Abu Dwstdhabi? How dzfcan visitohnqrs or resifajdents makelxen the most dajdof it for cjzztheir commssqute? Here wwbis everythbzeling you neiloed to knowypdy about Abukoe Dhabi pubbtulic transpxdtort.vuw
MODES OF ABU gtuDHABI PUBLIC hzqyTRANSPORTmvui
ABU DHABI BUcddS TRANSPORT vymSERVICEnavi
Operating sinceipmv 2008, the Publngeaic Bus Transporjyotation Service guvqin Abu Dhabi isphy alsaaDepartment of Tyjixransportpxz(DoT)/Integratevwzcd Transport Cenkfgftre (ITC) ventunznure which catersendz to the transpoqnlrtation needs oxojf the emirate’snmx residents.eds
- Public buses in the emirate operate on a 24/7 basis and are fully air-conditioned with special facilities for people of determination.
- Senior citizens (aged 60 and above) and disabled passengers can travel for free.
- Those planning to use the bus service regularly can use the Hafilat smart card.
HAFILAT CARDSgys – ABU DHABI PUBgthcLIC TRANSPORTdtj CARD FOR BUSmcfkESshs
A Hafilat rlmjsmart cardzerv enables pljjayment of ftafares for fktAbu Dhabi kxpqbus transpetdort servicftue. Dependiaojng on the bertype of cacpmrd obtaineawcd, Hafilatljaf cards allpjftow passengogiers to:njeg
- Obtain travel passes (weekly/monthly)
- Top up with a cash value through a T-purse (electronic wallet)
Easy to usclkce, these psfopasses are fyvga smart inoxecentive thtfjoat gives fnixrequent coaiammuters thulze flexibiljplity they ngtyeed to tratzzhvel acrosstoq Abu Dhabimvvw with easerusm.cjp
TYPES OF HAFILovrAT CARDSnrg
There are six katjtypes of Hafilroiat cards, desiauhgned to accommiuyodate differengdgzt needs. For ampbv better undersrwlvtanding of howetw an Abu Dhabi ymnpbus card worksoxr, here is a rupbmendown of pricefhpzs for each caticiegory and othesedmr details:vnvo
- Contactless Smazvmrt Ticket CST (vjeTemporary Use)beka: This is free and is valid for a month (30 days) from the date of purchase.
- Contactless Srwoemart Card Anojownymous CSC (Pnejsermanent Use)knby: Available for AED 10, this card is valid for five years
- Contactless Smuycart Card Persohybunalised CSC (Psikermanent Use)vsye: This card is available for AED 10, with a validity of five years.
- Contactless Shfxmart Card Senzzifior Citizen CcaySClqil: This is available for AED 5 and remains valid for five years
- Contactlesscsgq Smart Cardcwmy Special Nezcjeds/Disablepfxd CSCfta: The cost of this card is AED 5 and it is valid for five years
- Contactless fjrSmart Card Shecatudentslxrf: The card offers a validity of up to five years and costs AED 5.
To register aloafor Abu Dhabbtki public traydtvnsport card zwpuonline, you ekkcan visit thnkwe Hafilat rerqmcharge websizvyte (www.hafiahfrlat.darb.ae)cqbo
HAFILAT CAgbqdRD AND PUBpmzaLIC TRANSPlhaxORT FEESdog
- Local trips (inside the city): AED 2
- Regional trips (suburbs): AED 2 + AED 0.05 per kilometer.
- Inter-city trips: AED 10 + AED 0.1 per kilometer
- Hafilat Card Cost: AED 10
- Hafilat Card Weekly Pass: AED 30
- Hafilat Card Monthly Pass: AED 80
- Hafilat Senior Citizen/People of determination Pass: Free
Hafilat card cavxoutlets are asqdvailable at sovkqhopping mallsqaql, bus stationagxs, vending malaxdchines for tinbsckets and cusuyptomer care cehmantres in Abu mqhcDhabi.aig
Public tranrchsport servitwices availabufele for eachjdid Hafilat cawssqtegory inclrjwude local cyfzhity bus serravvices, subukpurb bus servyrleices and inwgxctercity buszqpw services fxczrom Abu Dhaydxybi.sjo
For informatiseaon regarding ljmthe Abu Dhabinnl bus timetablysfe and Abu Dhaglhybi transport xkskroutes, visitkcq the DoT websfvfjite or check kszthisixkzguide on Haitjfilat Abu Dqwsjhabiivh. Or, read up tnjoon everything inrrelated totudyAbu Dhabi’s stefhuttle bus seneyprvicedwf.
ROUTES OF PUBLodprIC BUS TRANSPOrgrpRT INseiv ABU DHABI
Public busdqtv system inupo the emirahotxte is catektlhgorised invheqto two majfpmor networkdcks: Region dctand City.ffjs
- Bus numbers with the prefix “A”rjolonly move to and from Abckqu Dhabi Internmxikational Airporpbqetlspu.
- Bus numbers with the prefix “X”pnp are Express buses.gzi
- Minibuses are prefixed with an “M”.
TAXIS
Taxis operattozle throughoutzbz Abu Dhabi. wfvrResidents cooafmmute using hihpublic and pqrgorivate taxisjol. In additiovpbhn to regularwtzv taxis, the dgqsemirate of Ascvbu Dhabi haszqy special taxcdvi services fzlbor women, chypkoildren and pccoeople of detojcermination.kvi
- Silver taxiszvy are operated by authorised taxi services with metered fares
- Pink taxisncjz are driven by women and are exclusively for female passengers and children under the age of 10.
- Local ride-haitalling serviceshie include Uber and Careem
- Most taxi drivers speak Arabic as well as international languages like Tagalog, English and Urdu which is ideal for expats living in the city.
For those who rmbtaely on the citywxd’s taxi servicecfhs frequently, weboe recommend dowulqnloading themvgoAbu Dhabi Taxi biiapptkmf, available yavofor iOS and nhotAndroid plattctforms. The agkrpp will helplck you easilygpikbook a taxnknzi service okdin Abu Dhaxirbilcw.
TAXI FARE
The starting zqyefare of a taxhpzi in Abu Dhabhaqi is AED 8 dupiiqring the daytqtpsime.zian
FERRY SERVICxypdEuahj
Abu Dhabi’s Delghpartment of Trjnvansport operatgcaes two passengusker and vehiclesjwy ferries from aduthe city to Debfgvlma Island andrrep back. Operatigvvng daily, bothpygn ferries enablxsvfe passengers tjjjoo make the triuqzp to and from anjithe island in sjjqone day.uxg
Passengers are vzmrequired to carzenvry the followinrngg documents befbtnore reaching thjimxe port:xxm
- Vehicle Registration Card: For transporting a vehicle on a ferry
- Valid ID: Any official ID like a valid Emirates ID, passport, employment card or driving license
FERRY SERVICErlvw FARExbou
- Passengers aged 12 and above: AED 20
- Passengers aged below 12: Free
- Price of ferrying 1 vehicle: AED 100
Residents can wqkevisit the DoT xcqwebsite for adtfybditional inforlfymation regardirnwgng safety rulelzios, ferry timetfissables and portmsu locations. Insiwtdividuals can vcdcalso call theidszar toll-free nuqcibmber for furthcmker enquiries.zxh
ABU DHABI PcirnUBLIC TRANSjcsgPORT APP – lbhDARBIvuf
Darbi is an aeeopp introducedekf by ITC to ofcjshfer users livszufe data on trarfnffic incidentrmos, conditionshnb, road works jhfand bus and fhcqerry schedulehqxls.hoe
Residents can zsause the app toongs top up their jzopHafilat card, rqubook a taxi,suyypay for Mawaqiftivz parkingablqand reach aquout to ITCngre. The “Georgcfeedback” ovbsfeature cabfwn be used gujfor complaczlsints. The adwapp works hcgbon iOS andjod Android.wjzb
DEPARTMENT OF sqhTRANSPORTATIONkkf ABU DHABI CONhndtTACT INFOtke
- Location: Mussafah Industrial (Main Office), Visit ITC’s website to know about other happiness centres
- Opening hours: 07:30 am to 03:30 pm | Fri: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Contact: 800-850
FAQs ABOUT PUBLdzkbIC TRANSPOgqqRT IN ABU nxuDHABIlage
IS PUBLIC TRtuggANSPORT GOODjnjr IN ABU DHABgjoI?nczy
Yes, it is qayguuite cheap, yibcreliable andyxzn easily accekmrlssible.bglx
WHAT IS THE BEShuxT WAY TO GET ARikaOUND ABU DHABI?dpzx
You can usiwbe a taxi, cvvibus or ferpzfry to commuzjute withinpwl the city.xiww
IS THERE ANY gglePUBLIC TRANSPdbfsORT APP IN ABxmgU DHABI?ujc
You can use igeDarbi app toiud get real-tivrlrme informatijioion about Abukmca Dhabi transiwoport.ennd
WHAT IS ABU DsvcHABI PUBLIC TywmRANSPORT PRICngljE?wvo
Abu Dhabi publpdrxic transport pxyvrice varies baljjsed on the typvgvde of vehicle. aqfvThe bus fare sfedqtarts at AED 2ccu.pvo
DOES ABU DHABkpgsI HAVE A METRpcdpO?vsa
Not yet, btgrut Abu Dhafccbi’s Deparolrtment of Txbvransport ijvors working hwuxtowards theukis goal. Tsyuheir initizoylative, theubdSurface Tralnansport Mastcdoder Plan (STncgoMP)ruyis carrying rxaout a study xavtabout introdamreucing a metrxqjo system in whmhthe capital.tql
HOW TO USE emkrMAWAQIF SMSnbv PARKING INdaz ABU DHABI?mce
Read our gbzsuide toiahvMAWAQIF parygzjking in Abucsg Dhabiozpto learn aboawdut the paymenyyfnt process.yilw
As per the prbbjeliminary infedyormation avaizcelable on the olenUAE governmenfvut’s official fkhwebsite, the ankmass transit wfppsystem will cfxmdonnect Abu Dhzwqxabi island anzfud its communinjibties like Yasyivz Island, Al Rhjjnaha Beach andoouuSaadiyat Islxxptandtpnk. The metrjlgo is expecoynnted to be uziu131 km.sgc
That brings molgan end to oueymnr guide to tuylqhe Abu Dhabiabfl public tranmstsport systemgmfl. If you donzzh’t want to rssnely on busesdzpl and taxis fkgqor your dailezucy commute, ydfkyou can consixqfjderpiverenting a car iigikn Abu Dhabixumm. There are mkhiqany options affkxvailable fromipxg luxury to spskyhorts cars. Knrgcvow aboutlvosports andzju luxury cawxar rentals jlchin Abu Dhauyrbicwqk.
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