Providing an efficient transport service in the capital, the Department of Transport Abu Dhabi (DoT) covers various transportation departments. Here is a detailed guide on the services, location, contact details and more on DoT Abu Dhabi for you to better understand the department’s purpose and aim.
DoT Services in Abu Dhabi
Department of Transport Abu Dhabi offers various services, designed to ensure an efficient, affordable and convenient transport across the emirate as well as all over the UAE. Some of the most important of these services are:
1. Darb Abu Dhabi Toll Gates
One of the services offered by DoT Abu Dhabi is the city’s toll gate system. It works similar to Salik Dubai where drivers register their vehicles online via the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). You can also do that through the Darb app available for download from Google Play and apple store.
This initiative works to reduce traffic congestion in the capital. Check out this guide on Darb to learn more about how to register for the Abu Dhabi toll gate system.
2. Mawaqif
Public parking in Abu Dhabi is paid and Mawaqif regulates it. Launched in 2009 by the Department of Transport Abu Dhabi, UAE the purpose of Mawaqif was to offer easily available parking spots and establish a well-managed parking system in the emirate.
Mawaqif classifies the parking areas into Premium and Standard. You can pay for the parking either via cash or with Mawaqif cards that are rechargeable. Residents may also use this service to get residential parking, pay parking fines, get permits for utilising the land as paid parking, etc. Here is more about how parking works in Abu Dhabi.
3. Public Transport in Abu Dhabi
DoT Abu Dhabi connects the different communities in the emirate via an extensive transport network. Public transportation in Abu Dhabi is provided in diverse ways
– Public Buses
Abu Dhabi public buses offer convenience and ease. These air-conditioned vehicles are accessible for the people of determination and provide free of cost service to the elderly ( aged 60 or above). Other passengers pay the fare in the collection boxes placed on the buses. However, you may also pay the fare with Hafilat smart cards. Also, check out these electric buses in Abu Dhabi – an initiative by the UAE government towards greener options in transportation in the capital.
– Abu Dhabi Taxi Service
Taxi service in Abu Dhabi is another transportation option available to the residents. A variety of taxis can be hailed in the emirate. These include taxis reserved for women only, people of determination, general taxis, airport taxis, and limousine service. You can simply download the Abu Dhabi taxi service app from App Store or Google Play to order rides at your convenience.
– Ferry Service
A ferry service also runs in the capital under the Depart of Transport, Abu Dhabi. The ferry goes from Abu Dhabi to Delma Island and back, accommodating two passengers per ride. A few documents are required for boarding the ferry along with a fee. The fee amount varies.
– Freight
DoT Abu Dhabi is also responsible for managing the sea, air and road freight. The road freight connects land destinations and freight centres. Meanwhile, air freight has risen in the UAE with an increase in domestic economic activities. Furthermore, Abu Dhabi has one of the primary ports of the UAE, Mina Zayed has freight from other major ports in the country.
4. Park and Ride
Park and Ride is an initiative from the Mobility Management Programme with the aim to alleviate the number of private vehicles on the road. The idea is to promote public transportation, giving a chance to the drivers to go for more sustainable means of transport and reducing traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi. DOT aims to do the following:
- Encourage the use of public transport
- Reducing the parking demand
- Promote environmentally friendly transport options
- Controlling traffic congestion
In this initiative, motorists possessing the Park and Ride permit can park their cars at any of the designated parking spots and opt for a free bus ride. This is applicable only if the driver’s company has signed for the Park and Ride service.
For now, the Park and Ride service locations cover Umm Al Emarat Park, Zayed Sports City, Heritage Park and Corniche.
5. Road Service Patrol (RSP)
RSP is a free service launched in 2009. Their duty is to remove any broken or dysfunctional cars from the emirate’s main roads after an accident to prevent traffic congestion.
Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi contact number
If you want to inquire further about the various services offered by Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT), you can do that via:
Telephone: +971-800-88888
Location: Al Maqta area, adjacent to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel – Abu Dhabi
Timings: 07:30 am to 03:30 pm | Closed on Friday and Saturday
This concludes our guide on all the services offered by the Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi. The department works to ensure affordable and convenient transportation for the residents of the emirate. While public transport is encouraged, roaming around the city in private vehicles is also made easy by these services. In case you wish to experience the Emirate in your own car but haven’t bought one yet, here is a wide collection of used cars for sale in Abu Dhabi.
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