Public transportation in Dubai works efficiently under the vigilant eye and strict regulations of the Road and Transport Authority (RTA). Apart from Dubai Tram and Metro services, the city’s bus service is quite comfortable with an extensive network all over the emirate. However, successful operation of these public buses requires some rules and regulations to be in place along with their implementation – a task taken care of effectively by the RTA.
PUBLIC BUS FINES IN DUBAI
There are more than 1500 public buses running across Dubai on around 100 routes. These buses are made comfortable for the passengers with air-conditioning, display screens with bus stop details and accommodation for People of Determination with spaces for wheelchair users and dedicated entrances. In the same vein, RTA Dubai has set rules for the passengers to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. In case of non-compliance, bus fines are charged.
Here is a list of all the violations and Nol card offence that lead to bus fines in Dubai.
Violations and fines related to using public transport in Dubai:
- Utilizing public transport modes without paying the fare: Dh200 fine
- Failure to present a valid Nol Card when requested: Dh200 fine
- Using a third-party card: Dh200 fine
- Using an expired card: Dh200 fine
- Using a counterfeit card: Dh200 fine
- Damaging or interfering with public transport systems: Dh200 fine
- Spitting, littering, or causing contamination: Dh100 fine
- Causing inconvenience to other passengers: Dh200 fine
- Smoking inside public transport: Dh200 fine
- Bringing hazardous materials on board: Dh200 fine
- Carrying alcohol onboard: Dh200 fine
- Selling goods or advertising without permission: Dh200 fine
- Opening bus doors while moving or parked: Dh100 fine
- Occupying designated areas on the bus: Dh100 fine
- Using materials that disturb or endanger others: Dh100 fine
- Eating or drinking in prohibited areas: Dh100 fine
- Standing or sitting in restricted zones: Dh100 fine
- Sleeping in bus shelters or unauthorized places: Dh300 fine
- Behaviors distracting the driver: Dh200 fine
- Selling Nol cards without permission: Dh500 fine
- Using an invalid card: Dh500 fine
HOW TO CHECK AND PAY DUBAI BUS FINES
Dubai public transport fines are issued against the Emirates ID or passport of the offender. You can check the fines by visiting any of the Customer Happiness Centres in Dubai. Same goes for Dubai bus fines payment. Show your file number at the counter of the centre and simply pay the outstanding RTA Dubai bus fines.
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You can apply for this service at either of the following three Customer Happiness Centers:
- Al Kifaf
- Al Manarah
- Umm Ramool
Alternatively, you can pay your Dubai bus fine at Al Qusais Bus Station or directly to the site inspector. While at the centers you are required to pay AED 20 in addition to the violation fine as knowledge and innovation fee, no such extra amount is needed when paying to the inspector.
