DoT partners with UAE Red Crescent to make 'Ojra' bus cards available through 25 kiosks

The partnership will bring Ojra closer to the public, as the Red Crescent kiosks are located at strategic points, including inside major shopping malls and many other public places.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Saeed Al Hameli, General Manager - Bus Office, DoT and Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hamadi, Deputy Secretary - General for Local Affairs, UAE Red Crescent, at the headquarters of DoT, Abu Dhabi.

"The Department of Transport's objective is to attract more users to the public transport. To achieve this goal, the support of various stakeholders, including government, semi-government and private sector organisations is crucial," said Mr. Al Hameli.

"We are delighted to announce that UAE Red Crescent Society, well-known for supporting humanitarian and social causes, is among the first organisations to extend support by putting at our disposal its network of 25 kiosks. We would like to thank Red Crescent Society for this gesture which, we are confident, will greatly boost our efforts to make our 'Ojra' passes available to the public at convenient locations," Mr. Al Hameli added.

"As a social and charitable organisation, UAE Red Crescent Society has always put humanitarian and social causes first," said Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hamadi, Deputy Secretary - General for Local Affairs, Red Crescent Society. "We share Abu Dhabi's vision of creating a less polluted city by providing commuter-friendly public transportation. We are delighted to team up with DoT to take the Ojra bus cards to the public through our network of kiosks."

Commenting on the Ojra fare structure, which was implemented from March 1, Mr. Al Hameli said the response from the general public had exceeded DoT's expectations. "We are greatly encouraged by the response, and we are increasing our efforts to make Ojra cards more accessible to the public through multiple outlets."

Mr. Al Hameli emphasised that it was part of corporate social responsibility of private and public sector companies to support social causes like public transport usage.

"We would like more organisations and companies to support the availability of Ojra cards to the public. By associating with public service campaigns they can enhance their brand profile and get closer to the people," he added.