Abu Dhabi toll system: No charges until January

Abu Dhabi’s toll gate system will be free of charge for motorists until January 1, 2020.

According to the Department of Transport (DoT), it will be launched on a trial basis from October 15 to give drivers “more time to plan the best travel times and explore transport alternatives."

The DoT has also confirmed a monthly cap on the toll fees for private vehicles, in addition to a daily cap that was announced before.

Meanwhile, senior citizens, retirees, martyrs' family members, people of determination and low-income earners will be exempt from paying the charges.

.@AbuDhabiDoT announced that the Abu Dhabi Traffic Toll Gate System will commence on 15 Oct 2019 on a free of charge basis until 1 Jan 2020. This trial period will provide residents more time to plan the best travel times and explore transport alternatives. pic.twitter.com/giqtwgvN3O

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 13, 2019

The road toll system was first announced in July.