Metro’s Red and Green Lines served 2.32 million riders, while public buses were used by 1.2 million passengers
Nine children were injured in two separate accidents involving schoolbuses in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. In the first incident, six children were injured after the schoolbus they were in crashed into another vehicle near the Union Bank on Al Reem Island.
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An Asian girl sustained serious injuries in the crash, while the rest of the kids suffered minor ones, the police said. A man and a woman also were hurt.
In the second incident, three Emirati kids were injured after their bus collided with a car near Al Raha Beach. Two other women were also injured.
The police did not clarify how the accidents happened, but urged motorists to avoid tailgating. "We urge motorists to drive carefully and pay attention while behind the wheel," said Brigadier Mohammed Dahi Al Humairi, director of traffic and patrols department.
The UAE has stepped up safety measures to curb accidents involving schoolbuses.
In Abu Dhabi, 3,664 motorists were fined for ignoring the schoolbus stop signs during the academic year 2018-19.
The penalty for this offence is a Dh1,000 fine and 10 black points.
Metro’s Red and Green Lines served 2.32 million riders, while public buses were used by 1.2 million passengers
This new Red Line service route comes as a relief for many passengers
The adjustments are taking effect from today, April 6, as the long weekend begins for most residents
Public buses, Abu Dhabi Express and Abu Dhabi Link will operate everyday during the break from 6am till 11pm
The authority urged operators and drivers to comply with traffic regulations
Red Line will operate a Y junction beginning April 15 to eliminate the need for passengers to interchange metro
The new timings will take effect from April 28
The project covers enhancing 16 stations designated for public bus passengers, including nine stations at Deira and seven in Bur Dubai