RTA launched a smart app called S’hail in 2017 to make travelling easy for the people of Dubai. The smart app is a one-stop solution for all those who rely on public transport and ride-hailing services. With the help of the S’hail app, you can move from one destination to another based on your preference.
If you prefer travelling through a tram or bus, S’hail will tell you the arrival and departure times for the stations near you. On the other hand, if you want to travel in a taxi or utilize a ride-hailing service, the app will give you details about the ones available near you along with fair prices.
Let us take you through the app in detail.
Transport Options Covered by the S’hail App
Some people may consider travelling in Careems or Ubers while others might want a more economical option and take the Dubai Tram. RTA’s S’hail app is one such platform that has information about all modes of transport around you in real-time including:
- Dubai metro
- Dubai tram
- RTA taxi
- RTA buses
- Ferry services
- Booking limousine or Hala taxi
- Third-party services including ride-hailing services of Uber and Careem
- Using smart rental vehicles via eKar or Udrive
With the help of the S’hail app, users can plan their day smartly and according to their personally preferred mode of transport. Moreover, users can be aware of the new RTA public transport timings announced for the holidays and regular days.
Benefits of Using RTA’s S’hail App
RTA’s s’hail app helps save your time and effort when planning your travel through Dubai. Common advantages of using the s’hail app include:
- The app gives information about all modes of transportation near you in real-time.
- The app includes fare price information for various modes of transport.
- Check and track the departure time of different modes of transportation around you.
- S’hail makes bus journeys easy with the help of a QR code.
- Scan the code at the station to find out where the buses are headed next.
- You can plan a journey in advance by setting alarms for your upcoming journey with RTA’s shail app.
- Navigating around the city is effortless thanks to S’hail.
- You can easily search for nearby points of interest and locations.
- Stay put with all transport updates using the s’hail newsfeed feature.
- You can subscribe to the newsfeed to receive the latest updates.
- S’hail also enables users to check and top up their nol card balance before starting a journey.
- You can find smart car rentals near you with the app.
- You can rate your experience with the app on the happiness meter and leave feedback for improvements.
- The app is available in nine different languages.
What is Included in the S’hail Newsfeed?
After planning your journey, get on your preferred mode of transport to reach your destination. While you’re on your way you can check out S’hail’s newsfeed feature including information regarding:
- Latest news
- Latest exhibition
- Latest events
- Expo 2020 news
How Can You Register For the S’hail App?
To use the s’hail app to its full extent and to enjoy all its features, users must register themselves with the app. You must first download RTA’s s’hail app on your smartphone through the app store, google play store and Huawei app gallery.
Next, click on ‘create new account’ and enter all the required information. After you enter all your personal details, a verification code will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter that code to finish your registration and enjoy all the benefits of the shail app.
How Does the S’hail App Benefit the Society?
When commissioning the development of the S’hail app, RTA’s objective was to positively contribute towards Dubai Government’s happiness agenda. RTA is a state-owned transportation agency and its objectives are measured according to how well they serve its customers – the residents and visitors of Dubai.
RTA’s s’hail app is a success story in this regard. Since the app went live in October 2017, it has been used to plan over one million trips and to book more than 25 thousand taxi rides. The app was downloaded 250 thousand times, owing to many factors including ease in trip planning, information of transport services, ease of use, level of trust, customer satisfaction levels and journey planning time.
That is all about RTA’s s’hail app, the app is really useful for people relying on public transport. That said if you are someone who travels within the city a lot and has to make various stops, commuting on your own seems more convenient. Here is a list of used cars for sale in Dubai.
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