Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday the launch of three new Metro link bus routes from 19 May.
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New routes
According to the authority, Route 51 will connect Al Khail Gate and Business Bay Metro Station at a frequency of 20 minutes during peak hours; Route SH1 will operate between The Dubai Mall and Sobha Realty Metro stations at a frequency of 60 minutes; and Route YM1 will link UAE Exchange Metro Station and Yiwu Market at a frequency of 60 minutes.
Route improvements
The authority will also improve some other routes. Route F47 will end at the Dubai Investment Park Metro Station to shorten the journey. Those heading to Dubai Investments Park should use the current routes F51, F50, F48, and F46.
Meanwhile, Route 50 will end at the Business Bay Metro Station to cut the journey time. Passengers travelling to Al Khail Gate should use the new Route 51.
Route C15 will be extended to include the Al Mamzar Beach Park bus stop to serve additional residential areas, and Route E102 will be extended to end at Al Jaffiliya Bus Station.
