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The Integrated Transport Centre Announces Improvements to the Public Transport Bus Network in Abu Dhabi and Suburbs

As part of the ITC’s efforts to improve the quality of its services

Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, November 22, 2023- As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of the services provided to its customers and community, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, has announced implementing improvements and modifications to the public transport bus services and routes that are being carried out in the city of Abu Dhabi and its suburbs.

Improvements to local services

The ITC introduced improvements that included the launch of ‘limited stop’ bus services, L41, L42 and L43, along Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street. The services aim to reduce the duration of trips between downtown Abu Dhabi and the densely-populated areas on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street, the capital area, and Rabdan.

Night trips between downtown Abu Dhabi and suburbs

The ITC has also announced night-time bus services, N41 and N43, that are new direct trips between Al Zahia, Al Danah, the capital area, and Rabdan, operating from midnight to 4 AM. New local bus services 23 and 24 were introduced to connect Al Qasr area and Al Khalidiyah to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Rabdan, and Abu Dhabi Gate. Meanwhile, local bus services 41 and 42 continue to operate with an adjusted frequency of their trips. While local bus services 22 and X4 were replaced with new services.

Regional Bus Services 103, 161, and 175 were connected to the same stations as the buses with limited stops to improve the linked network and its efficiency.

Increased bus services to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

In addition to the existing local bus service 94, the ITC has launched a new local bus service, No. 24, conducting trips between Al Khalidiyah and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Furthermore, the ITC has expanded the regional bus service 401 from Al Qana Bus intersection to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to facilitate visitors’ access to the mosque from Abu Dhabi's suburbs.

Integrating bus services in Al Bahia, Al Shahama, Al Rahba and Al Samha

For the purpose of achieving better integration of the public bus network, the ITC has shortened local bus service route No. 222 between Al Shahama and West of Al Samha. The new local bus service 221 between Al Bahia Market and East Al Samha operates along the cancelled part of the 222-bus service route. Moreover, both services also operate in Al Reef 2 Village, Mawasim Park (Green House), and Etisalat in Al Samha. The service is also connected to bus service 201 and Al Bahia Martyrs Mosque (Al Shahama Market).

The route between Al Bahia Market and North Al Bahia has been cancelled due to decreased demand, while local bus service 225 continues to connect North of Al Bahia and Deer-fields Town Square. In the meantime, regional bus services 201 and 202 provide trips to the city of Abu Dhabi at 15 minutes intervals during peak hours.

Improvements to the Baniyas transport network

The Integrated Transport Centre announced that the 407 regional bus service has been redirected to pass through the old Baniyas East market and taxis station, with the aim of improving the accessibility of services in these areas.

Increasing service frequency between Abu Dhabi and Khalifa City

In response to the high demand for bus services between downtown Abu Dhabi and Khalifa City, the ITC announced an increase in the frequency of regional bus service 160, which now operates every 15 minutes throughout the day.

The Integrated Transport Centre stated that these improvements and modifications are designed to meet the ever-increasing customers in multiple regions, and to enhance the interconnectedness of Abu Dhabi City's public bus network, making the use of public transport buses in the city and its suburbs an easy and convenient choice.