Dubai announces free bus service and 50% discount on taxi fare

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai annouced free bus service in the Emirate during the natural sterilization program in the UAE.

Meanwhile, Dubai taxis will also offer 50 percent discount on normal fare.

Only those people who are allowed to go outside the 24 hour natural sterilization program, which is slated for a period of two weeks.

.@rta_dubai announces its public bus services will be free of charge for individuals permitted to leave their homes during the extended two-week sterilization period. Additionally, Dubai Taxi vehicles & franchised taxis will offer a 50% discount.https://t.co/onspIDujKm

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 4, 2020

The period is subject to renewal.

During the 24 hour natural disinfection program, the public is advised to stay home.

Members of the public are allowed to go out for:
– Essential needs, such as buying food. Only one family member is permitted to leave the house.
– Buying medicines/getting medical assistance from healthcare service providers like hospitals, clinics and pharmacies
– COVID-19 tests pic.twitter.com/56nyAZgczU

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 4, 2020