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RTA justifies bus fare hike

RTA justifies bus fare hike

DUBAI - The rising operational costs and increase in fuel prices are the primary reasons behind a sudden hike in the fares of the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) buses to Sharjah and Ajman, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Taxi fares likely to go up in Dubai next year

Taxi fares likely to go up in Dubai next year

DUBAI - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is seriously considering a proposal from six taxi franchise companies in Dubai to hike taxi fares in the near future.

In the city: The other Kumble

In the city: The other Kumble

BEING A CELEBRITY sibling is never easy. No matter what you do or how good you are, it's very difficult to get out of the bright shadow of your more renowned sibling.

Smarter Shoppers Hit the Streets

Smarter Shoppers Hit the Streets

DUBAI - The 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has achieved what no other festival achieved last year in just four days – bring the recession-hit consumers out on the streets in droves. But whether they are opening their purse strings or not is a different question.

Unexpected Heat to End, Showers Expected Today

Unexpected Heat to End, Showers Expected Today

DUBAI - Winter lapsed into premature summer as UAE awoke to unusually high temperatures on Friday amid dust swirls in generally windy conditions.

Bus network upgraded

Bus network upgraded

DUBAI - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a major new bus route that runs across the heart of Dubai,

Dubai Taxi fare rises by 11 fils per km

Dubai Taxi fare rises by 11 fils per km

A kilometer ride on taxis from Friday would cost 11 fils more than it does now in Dubai, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) decides to hike fare to 'offset rising operation costs.'

Can You Find the Hero in You?

Can You Find the Hero in You?

DUBAI - Be a hero by saving water, the planet and, most importantly, millions of dirhams.

Door malfunction holds up Metro for 20 minutes

Door malfunction holds up Metro for 20 minutes

Dubai Metro came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon for around 20 minutes due to a door malfunction at Rashidiya Station.

Not the time to think of costs, airline says

Not the time to think of costs, airline says

DUBAI - Flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the UK,