{
  "id": 1327278,
  "title": "Dubai RTA expands Bus-On-Demand service to three new areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/dubai-rta-expands-bus-on-demand-service-to-three-new-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T17:56:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-expands-bus-on-demand-service-to-three-new-areas-1.500642921"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to three new areas, including Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Mirdif, bringing the total number of serviced locations to 20. The service, which can be booked through a dedicated app, allows passengers to request shared bus rides on demand, providing a convenient option for short-distance travel and enhancing connections within communities. This expansion, announced by RTA, supports Dubai’s commitment to offering smarter, more flexible, and accessible public transport solutions. The app-based service has seen a 25% increase in ridership, and it now supports digital mobility initiatives in the city.",
  "summary": "Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to three more areas, giving residents and visitors greater flexibility when travelling across the city. The service has been extended to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, taking the total number of areas covered by the on-demand bus network to 20 across Dubai. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}