The Roads and Transport Authority (RAT) has said that current passenger figures for the metro are 40 percent up on pre-launch estimates. ITP Images
It also revealed that new services for the elderly and students were to be launched in 2010, with free travel being one option for the elderly.
The senior citizen population size is small but we want to honour them. Chances are we won't charge them, said Peyman Parham of RTA. [rc]
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November 9, 2009
EMIRATES: Elderly to get free travel on Dubai rail in 2010 under new proposals
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates / Arabian Business / Transportation / November 9, 2009
By Andy Sambidge
The Roads and Transport Authority (RAT) has said that current passenger figures for the metro are 40 percent up on pre-launch estimates. ITP Images
It also revealed that new services for the elderly and students were to be launched in 2010, with free travel being one option for the elderly.
The senior citizen population size is small but we want to honour them. Chances are we won't charge them, said Peyman Parham of RTA. [rc]
© 2009 Copyright ITP Digital Ltd.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RAT) has said that current passenger figures for the metro are 40 percent up on pre-launch estimates. ITP Images
It also revealed that new services for the elderly and students were to be launched in 2010, with free travel being one option for the elderly.
The senior citizen population size is small but we want to honour them. Chances are we won't charge them, said Peyman Parham of RTA. [rc]
© 2009 Copyright ITP Digital Ltd.
