Abu Dhabi suspends several bus services

Thursday, 26 March 2020 14:50

Several public bus services in Abu Dhabi have been suspended as a precaution during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The announcement was made on Thursday by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in the interests of public health and safety.

The temporary suspension applies to ITC public bus services to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport, intercity services between Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and bus services between Al Ain City and Al Ain International Airport.

The operation of free services in Khalifa City and Musaffah have also been suspended and bus shelters across the Emirate will be closed.

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