Dubai Tram celebrates fifth anniversary

Sunday, 10 November 2019 at 20:01

There’s extra incentive to hop on to Dubai Tram as it marks its fifth anniversary on Monday.

Commuters stand a chance to win gold bars and other prizes as part of the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) celebrations.

The tram network has carried more than 28 million commuters since launching operations on November 11, 2014.

It currently connects 11 stations between Al Sufouh and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).

The Dubai Tram has become a key component of rail systems and public transport network in Dubai. It has a significant contribution to making public transport the ideal mobility choice of Dubai visitors and tourists. pic.twitter.com/BTiDkNbmRA
— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 10, 2019

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