22 April 2008
Dubai: A new intra-city public transport bus service on three routes will start in Sharjah in May, Gulf News has learnt.
The Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) will start the service with 25 buses on three routes while more buses will be added later this year. There is a plan to run a total of 142 buses on 18 routes covering different areas in the emirate.
There will be a fixed fare of Dh3 on all the three routes. The buses will operate from 5am to 11.30 pm, confirmed an SPTC official. He said the number of routes will be increased with the arrival of the new buses.
The main bus terminal will be at Al Ittihad Square in Rolla, which is also used for the inter-emirates bus service. The bus, which has a capacity for 49 passengers with 32 seats, has been designed to cater to people with special needs.
When fully operational, more than 80,000 people are expected to use the service.
Meanwhile, residents in Sharjah have welcomed the move. "It will be a great relief because it is a nightmare to get a taxi in the city," said Jashmeed Ali, a resident in Abu Shagara.
Routes: Airport to be covered
From Al Ittihad Square bus station to Al Nahda area station
From Sharjah International Airport to Al Sharq bus stand
From Al Wasit Bus Station to Al Taawun Bus Station
By Staff Reporter
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