Hafilat smart card Abu Dhabi: Prices, passes, permits and how to use it
Dubai: For many residents and visitors, getting around Abu Dhabi by bus starts with one simple tap. The Hafilat smart card allows passengers to pay for public transport by tapping their card when boarding and alighting, with the fare calculated based on the distance travelled. But not every Hafilat card or pass works in the same way. There are different options for residents, visitors, students,…
The Hafilat smart card is a convenient payment method for public transport in Abu Dhabi. There are two types: anonymous and personalised. The anonymous card costs Dh10 and is valid for 16 years. It allows unlimited travel within Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, with subsidised rates for certain groups. The personalised card is free and also valid for 16 years.
It can be used to purchase 30-day or seven-day passes, subsidised annual permits for students, seniors and people of determination, and a companion for those with a People of Determination permit. The 30-day pass costs Dh95 and the seven-day pass costs Dh35. Both can be purchased at bus stations, ticket vending machines and selected retail partners across Abu Dhabi.
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