Abu Dhabi is getting more public buses.
More than 320 buses worth AED 473 million are set to join the capital's fleet by 2020.
The first phase will see 40 public minivans being introduced from October 11.
That's four days before four road tolls will be launched across Abu Dhabi city.
Authorities say it's part of a push to make public transport more convenient for residents and tourists.
They'll be located at Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Mussafah Bridge and Al Maqta'a Bridge.
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks on Tuesday with the President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who was on a working visit to the UAE during which he took part in the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum.
Dubai is taking major steps toward the future of urban mobility, with progress on projects to enhance its road networks, public transport systems and aerial taxi services.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, which killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday.
