Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) regulates the public transport network in the Emirate. Among the many modes of transport, buses are the most widely used by the residents of Ras Al Khaimah.
To improve the efficiency of the transport system and make it more user-friendly, RAKTA has launched an electronic payment system called the E-Saqr Card. It is an electronic wallet for the residents of Ras Al Khaimah to pay for internal bus fares.
Let’s go through the details of the E-Saqr card in RAK, its types, prices and how it can be availed by the residents.
E-SAQR CARD IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Just like the e-licencing services in RAK, this card has been launched to diversify and promote the digital services platform. The initiative has been introduced by RAKTA to make daily payment services more convenient.
Since public transport in Ras Al Khaimah, especially buses, are used by the masses daily, the electronic toll system provides flexible modes of payment. It also reduces the time for fares payment. This being said, here’s how the E-Saqr card benefits daily commuters.
E-SAQR CARD: ITS TYPES AND PRICES
The E-Saqr card by RAKTA is confined to the payment of intracity bus fares. It has been launched in three categories: Blue, Silver and Gold. Their details are as follows:
Blue Card: The blue card is available for commuters of all categories. Its cost is AED 30 and the initial balance is AED 20.
Silver Card: The silver card is for students of schools and universities. It can also be availed by residents and senior citizens over the age of 60. The card provides a 50% fare discount to the users. However, the students need to provide an enrolment letter from their respective institutes. The price of a silver card is AED 20 and you get AED 10 as an initial balance.
Gold Card: The Gold Card is reserved for People of Determination. It is free of charge. However, payment must be made for the bus trip made.
The e-card is quite easy to use. When you enter and leave the bus, you can scan it on the payment machines and your trip will be charged from the current card balance. Additionally, the fare for city bus trips in Ras Al Khaimah ranges from AED 5 to AED 10, depending on the preferred route.
WHERE CAN YOU GET THE E-SAQR CARD IN RAK
All three cards are available for purchase at the Al-Hamra bus station in Al Dhait. After the purchase, you can top up the cards at the payment counter in the main station. Also, the blue cards of the general category can be purchased directly from the drivers of public buses.
The E-Saqr card is quite feasible for those who take the city bus frequently. However, if you plan to travel to any other Emirate, we have laid down how to book a ticket for the intercity bus.
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS FOR INTERCITY BUS
In case you want to travel to another Emirate, you can book the ticket online through the RAKbus mobile app (Android | iOS) or the official website. If you want to proceed with the booking via the website, here are the steps:
- Log into RAKTA’s official website.
- Select ‘public transport’ from the services menu and then select ‘intercity bus’.
- You will be provided with all the details of the intercity bus travel.
- Make the payment via a debit or credit card.
- You will receive an e-payment receipt.
You can also travel to Ras Al Khaimah from Dubai by bus service.
RAKTA CONTACT DETAILS
For more information about RAKTA, you can visit the official website or contact 800-1700. Moreover, you can also visit the official centre during the following working hours:
Sunday to Thursday (7:30 AM to 2:30 PM), Closed: Friday, Saturday
All in all, these are the details of the E-Saqr card in Ras Al Khaimah. These cards are another initiative by RAKTA to improve digital platform services and provide flexible solutions. Moreover, discounts for elder citizens and students are another bonus of this card. However, if you prefer a private transport mode for the daily commutes, go through these used cars for sale in Ras Al Khaimah for budget-friendly options. Besides you can also avail car rental services in RAK easily for daily use.
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