https://gulfbusiness.com/ : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, increasing the network to 20 service areas as demand for the app-based public transport option continues to grow.

The expansion is part of RTA’s strategy to strengthen first- and last-mile connectivity by offering flexible transport links between residential communities and public transport stations, supporting Dubai’s broader smart and sustainable mobility agenda.

The authority said the service carried 527,000 passengers during the first half of 2026, marking a 25.1 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. June recorded the highest monthly ridership of the year, with 105,990 passengers using the service.

RTA attributed the increase to growing public confidence in the platform, alongside a 54 per cent expansion in service coverage and the growth of the operating fleet to 55 buses.

The Bus-On-Demand service allows users to book shared journeys through the dedicated mobile application, providing flexible transport at affordable fares.

Passengers can access the service by downloading the Dubai Bus On Demand app, registering their details and booking trips directly through the platform. Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards or nol cards.

The latest additions bring the service coverage to 20 communities, including Al Barsha, Al Nahda, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, Al Rigga, Port Saeed, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Oud Metha, Al Karama, Barsha Heights, Al Mankhool, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Al Warqaa, Dubai Investment Park, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Al Qusais, as well as the newly added Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif.

RTA said it will continue enhancing the service as part of its efforts to build a smart, convenient and sustainable public transport network across Dubai.