The Roads Transport Authority (RTA) has added a new color scheme on Metro Link buses for their easy identification on the roads of Dubai. RTA finished color coding all the 186 buses in the first quarter of 2017.
Abdullah Rashid Al Mazami, Director of Maintenance & Services, Public Transport Agency, RTA, said this new shading scheme completely imitates the colors of metro carriages, thus would make it easy for locals to recognize the metro buses and overcome communication and language issues. Besides, the new color scheme on metro link buses given them a unique look, which is highly appreciated by tourists here in Dubai.
In the words of Al Mazami, “Accordingly, all Metro Link buses have now a shape & color typical to metro carriages; which brings added happiness to the public and public transport riders from various community segments. Such color coding & visual markings enable commuters to readily identify metro feeder buses with no hassles. This design concept has been widely applauded by Public transport commuters, including tourists.”
“The RTA is keen on continuously improving public bus services and enhancing their integration with other mass transit means such as the metro, tram and water transport means like the water bus and the water taxi. The ultimate objective of these endeavors is to make this modern transit means the optimal mobility option in the Emirate of Dubai,” mentioned the Director of Maintenance & Services, Public Transport Agency.