The promotion of mass transport ranks among the strategic objectives of many metropolitan cities, be it for business trips or other mobility objectives, as a means of alleviating traffic congestion, reducing accidents and minimising environmental pollution. The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has includ-ed the integration of multi-modal mass transit systems in the Emirate as one of the priorities of its strategic plan, which is aligned with the Dubai Strategic Plan (Infrastructure Sector). These modes include bus, metro and marine transport, which covers Abra, water bus and the recently-inaugurated water taxi.
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