Sharjah Transport Transfers 58 Million Passengers Through 2018

02-04-2019 Media in\Sharjah
The total number of passengers using the concession system in the Emirate last year was 43 million and 500 thousand passengers, while the number of trips completed throughout the year 29 million trips and was running 412 hybrid vehicles to become the total hybrid vehicles operating in Sharjah 577 vehicles fuel and electricity as users fleet The Authority’s public transport throughout the year 2018 is 58 million passengers. The RTA in Sharjah said that the taxis operating under the concession system in the emirate are “Sharjah fare, UAE fare, Union taxi and city fare”.
“The achievements of RTA year after year are in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to achieve happiness and safety for the residents and visitors and the smoothness of their movements and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate and his permanent interest in the development of transport and infrastructure sectors to achieve comprehensive development in Sharjah.
He said that the organization is committed to a strategic plan aimed at providing the best mass transit services to the public and providing all the comforts of the public transport users and providing them with everything that is new and developed in keeping with the cultural renaissance witnessed by the Emirate. It is in line with the Sharjah Government’s development plans. The establishment of various service projects in different areas. The Authority launched last year the first phase of the project of constructing air-conditioned and air-conditioned waiting stations for public transport users in Sharjah, which was completed under the supervision of the Sharjah Urban Planning Council Aided with the Electricity and Water Authority of Sharjah at a total cost of 16 million dirhams.
He pointed out that the second stage will be announced soon to cover all parts of the Emirate. The Authority also launched limousine service at Sharjah Airport 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing 10 luxury cars with two distinguished drivers as a first stage. To be achieved by the Commission in accordance with its overall plan and implementation of its vision to provide a safe and accessible transport experience.