There are several strategies to look at reducing your spending if you want to save money on transportation charges. If you want to cut your travel expenses, you can take a variety of measures, such as taking public transportation or finding alternate forms of transportation.
1. Public transport
Every emirate in the UAE has a bus service, thus residents have access to affordable public transportation alternatives there. You can also ride the Metro, tram, or abra in Dubai. Obtaining a public transportation card should be your first step if you want to switch to using public transportation. You can utilize the Nol card in Dubai to access all of the public transportation options provided by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Using a standard Silver Nol card would mean that, regardless of how many modes of transportation you would use, a trip from Al Qusais to Dubai Marina or Jumeirah Lake Towers would cost you Dh7.50. The cost of using public transportation can vary slightly depending on which Nol card you use, with the Gold card costing slightly more. For instance, if you commute back and forth for work, the cost would be Dh15 a day, or less than Dh350 per month if you have a two-day weekend. If you get a monthly pass, the price drops even further to Dh230 if you solely use it to get to work.
The “all zones” monthly pass, which costs Dh350, is an option if you want to move around the city and visit more of the “zones” that the RTA has designated for various parts of Dubai. A yearly pass for all zones costs Dh2,670, or merely Dh222.50 each month if you truly want to maximize your savings and use public transportation.
Consider using public transportation if driving to work is costing you more than that.
By obtaining a Hafilat card, you can resume using the public transportation system in Abu Dhabi.
The Sayer card is required for use on public transportation in Sharjah, while the Masaar card is required in Ajman. In Ras Al Khaimah, there is also a public bus service. Therefore, you may benefit from using the public transportation system wherever you live.
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2. Get an e-scooter
Do you struggle to locate a simple means of transportation for short distances? An effective alternative is an e-scooter. However, you will need to obtain a permit from the RTA if you don’t drive.
Even if you don’t own an e-scooter, you can hire one at Dubai Metro stations, which will make it much easier for you to go where you’re going.
3. Buy a second-hand car
Buying a smaller automobile could be an excellent choice if you want a car that uses less gas. You can look through advertising placed by car owners wishing to sell their vehicles, visit authorized dealers, or use car lots. However, it’s crucial to exercise due diligence when purchasing a used vehicle, including looking into the vehicle’s accident history, having the vehicle inspected at an authorized testing facility, and taking it for a test drive.