RTA treats 2nd Students Forum to Waterbus cruise

Hussain Al Saffar, Director of Operation and Performance Dep't at RTA Marine Agency, explained that such visits aim in the first respect to familiarize the delegations visiting the Waterbus plying Dubai Creek with the services rendered by RTA Marine Agency; represented in the Waterbus services. The objective of such service is to contain traffic-congested spots at Bani Yas Road, and provide alternative transport mode from Al Seef Station to Bani Yas and Al Sabkha Stations; hence saving time and effort, and relieving commuters from the inconvenience of finding a parking space at Bani Yas Road.

Al Saffar said:

"These visits aim to demonstrate the importance of water transport and mass marine transit services to community members. Such services are getting increasingly importance within the water transport set-up. Accordingly it is viewed as a key transport mode to ease traffic jams, and an alternative transport to ensure smooth arrival to all destinations. Moreover, it includes spending a pleasant time on board the Waterbus tourist line across Dubai Creek."

Al Saffar added, "Through the Water Transport Awareness Team at the RTA, Marine Agency is seeking to heighten the awareness of the Waterbus with all community segments of different age groups in the emirate of Dubai and other cities of the UAE. It is high time to familiarize the community with the diverse services of the RTA Marine Agency; which are poised to play an important role in Dubai in the near future; particularly given the existing urban development and marine projects in the emirate such as the Palm islands, The World and other giant projects."

"The visit included different presentations, namely taking the visiting delegation in a tour along the tourist line of the Waterbus across Dubai Creek, demonstrations by employees of the Agency and members of Water Transport Awareness Team for the students of the 2nd Forum. Such demonstrations included transport lines, stations, working hours, fares, future plans, mass marine transit and other events including quizzes and prizes," said Al Saffar.

At the end of the cruise, The Water Transport Awareness Team at RTA Marine Agency, in coordination with the Operation and Performance Dep't at the Agency, presented a trophy from the RTA to the students forum by the Supervisor of the Dep't Al Fateh Salah Uddin.

The Head of Water Transport Awareness Team, Mr. Ahmed bin Musa Al Raieesi received the trophy presented from the Head of the 2nd Students Forum.