The Abu Dhabi Express service will be officially launched on Monday, 14th March, 2022, and will be available from 5:00 to 22:00. on weekdays, and from 5:00 to 1:00 on weekends and public holidays. It will operate between destinations every ten minutes during peak hours and every 25 minutes, maximum, outside peak hours.
The first phase of Abu Dhabi express services will be operated by Al Ghazal Transport Company and Emirates Taxi, as part of the strategic partnership between the ITC and the private sector to improve and develop public transport services. The companies have purchased 64 buses to provide the new service.
The launch of the service cements the public-private partnership by offering more investment prospects to companies running public transport services. It will also enhance the role of the private sector in improving the bus transport network, which serves ITC’s objectives of providing an integrated and sustainable transport service that eases the mobility of residents, visitors and tourists and at the same time supports the local business environment and improves the quality of living in Abu Dhabi emirate.
The ITC has introduced this new service out of its commitment to provide express, convenient and safe transport services for riders and save their time and effort. Abu Dhabi Express service will also enhance the integration between public bus services and increase the overall capacity of the bus network.
The ‘Abu Dhabi Express’ service is also aimed at organising and eliminating random and unauthorised transit methods, this will provide sustainable transport services across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
