Ajman Transport Authority (ATA) has introduced an open and contactless payment system for public buses, marking it as the first entity in the UAE to adopt this cutting-edge technology.
This new system, WAM reported, enables passengers to make secure payments using bank cards, digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, and wearable devices such as smartwatches.
Smart payment devices have been installed throughout the entire public bus fleet, with the service currently active on internal routes and plans to expand to external routes in the near future.
Furthermore, the authority has upgraded its “Masaar Travel” app, allowing passengers to plan their trips, track buses in real-time, link their bank cards, and access their travel history. This enhancement aims to improve public transport services and support Ajman’s digital transformation.
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Ajman Transport Authority recently announced that 1,980,386 riders utilized public transport services during the first half of the current year, reflecting an increase of 18 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
Statistics released by the authority indicated that public transport buses completed 62,327 trips, showcasing the authority’s commitment to improving services and enhancing the experience for customers using public transport.
The number of eco-friendly vehicles in Ajman’s taxi and limousine fleet—affiliated with Ajman Transport Authority—rose by 21.4 percent in the first half of this year, increasing to 2,231 from 1,837 during the same period in 2023.
Additionally, in August 2024, Ajman’s Transport Authority announced a 21 percent increase in the number of taxi rides requested through the ‘Route’ App. The total number of rides reached 11,804 in the first half of 2024, compared to 9,739 during the same period in 2023.
