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RTA buys 518 feeder buses to serve metro
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Posted on Monday, 29 June 2009
RTA buys 518 feeder buses to serve metro
Posted by Sultan at 17:18 UAE time
The Metro is one of the Great plan the UAE will be providing for its daily commuters, believe me the number of passengers is expected to rise since it is the first of its kind in the Gulf when successfully start and peaple gain confidence on safety and reliability as a whole.
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Stop moaning - the metro is a positive thing....
Posted by james at 15:42 UAE time
The entire system will take time to settle; and there will definately be teething problems, particularly with passengers who are, for example, looking for a feeder bus to get them to a metro station in the middle of the afternoon from half way down Al Wasl Road. But we do need to acknowledge the incredible effort and investment that has gone it this. Come the start of 2010, the system will cater for a lot of happy commuters. Imagine complaining to London Underground that the Tube doesn't stop outside your home, and you want the mob number of the Double Decker bus driver ..?!
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To "Original Joe" : RE your first comment titled "???" & posted as "Joe"
Posted by A Metro Fan at 15:29 UAE time
"How will these buses work? Will I have the driver's mobile number and give him a ring when I need him to pick me up at my house? Or will there be designated areas where buses will drive to."
I assume you're joking, right? :-)
Yes, I presume logic dictates there will be designated areas called Bus Stops similar to the ones that already exist in Dubai ;-) No, I doubt you'll have the driver's mobile number, Buses are not taxis, they don't do door to door pick ups and drop offs, that's why they're cheaper.
What I do hope will happen though is a more extensive spread of Bus Stops. Residential and Business areas should have more stops and these should be accessible easily (without killing yourself or fainting on the road as you walk there in the summer)
I lived all my life in France and I'm definitely very excited about the metro. I hope to be able to use it often. I think it would be a good solution to many issues and at a personal level, I love the fact that I could make use of the commute time for personal stuff. I'm sure many will also find it useful to get to/from the airport, malls, etc. (if it can save me from driving for hours in MOE’s parking to find a spot, then I’m happy!)
It's still early to judge the success of the metro and we need to give it some time. I think we're always a bit harsh with Dubai. From what I've seen, they do a lot of planning but sometimes things don't go according to plan. That applies to all countries, not only the UAE.
But on the long run, the metro is definitely a great initiative and even if there may be some bumps on the road ;-) ultimately it is bound to succeed.
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RTA buys 518 feeder buses to serve metro
Posted by Jonathan at 15:07 UAE time
Thats 518 more buses on the road. I would have preferred solar cooled enclosed walkways and then we really hjave a metropolitan city imagine if everyone was out walking everywhere indoor plants al fresco dining cool !
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RTA
Posted by Ali at 14:15 UAE time
RTA is working hard to push people to use the metro. Wether the Metro is helpful for the people who already have car or not, but I am sure it will be a relief for people who don't have car.
I think it is little bit pre-mature to comment at this stage about the success or not but I am sure the metro will attract many. I think it is much better for people who drive from Sharjah to Jebel Ali to park in Rashdiya and use the metro (as I will do).
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To Mr. Prince
Posted by Original Joe at 13:26 UAE time
Greetings Happy Prince...
First of all, there are multiple "Joes" out there and not all of them are from me, but thanks to you I will change my handle to "Original Joe". Let's hope no one copies me.
If you check out some of my recent comments you will find that yes, I can be quite positive. You can check my comment about Mall of the Emirates charging for parking. The title is "No Problem". A second post regarding Dubai's bid for the Olympics is titled "It could happen".
Happy reading....by the way, I have lived in Dubai for 10+ years and I am very aware of how things are done. Unfortunately many decisions are "re-active" and not "pro-active". Hopefully you understand the difference.
Please read my comments for the articles I mentioned above and maybe you will get in a better mood....
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to Mr. ???
Posted by Prince of Arabia at 12:25 UAE time
I am yet to see one optimistic comment from you! It is obvious that the RTA are planning all of that, where do you think you live in?!!! Please spare us those useless comments and do something useful with your time.
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???
Posted by Joe at 11:52 UAE time
How will these buses work? Will I have the driver's mobile number and give him a ring when I need him to pick me up at my house? Or will there be designated areas where buses will drive to. Or will the RTA try to figure all this out now that they know how many buses they will have????? Yes, this is more likely...good luck to the RTA with this exercise!
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