Abu Dhabi bans worker buses from major highway

Sunday, 24 December 2023 15:10

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre, has announced that workers' buses with a capacity of 26 or more passengers are banned on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, between the Sheikh Zayed Bridge to the Sheikh Zayed Tunnel (formerly Al Qurm Street), in both directions.

The measure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a seamless traffic flow and minimise accidents.

Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to use alternate routes and strictly comply with traffic regulations, stressing that they will tighten control on roads and impose fines on offenders through smart systems.

#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي : منع سير حافلات نقل العمال على شارع الشيخ زايد بن سلطان

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— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) December 24, 2023

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