I was at the metro yesterday when suddenly a lady from RTA came and check “nol” cards. While she was checking, she was talking to the lady on my front. I can’t understand what they’re talking since they were speaking Arabic, but the tone of their voice seems like they are arguing of something. Then, the RTA lady point to a sign printed on the wall of the train. It turned out that the lady passenger was chewing a gum while on board, which is prohibited. She was then apprehended and most likely would be fined.
Everyday I use the metro, but I don’t really know all the stuff that are prohibited inside the train except those that are printed on the walls. Do you know?
So I did a research and thought of sharing it. Read on, to learn about the things you shouldn’t do while on board theDubai.
- Operating or using any security or safety system such as the emergency exits unless it is essential to do so – Dhs 2000
- Destroying, sabotaging or tampering with the systems, tools or seats of public transport modes – Dhs 500
- Using of fake Nol Cards – Dhs 500
- Sleeping in passenger shelters or prohibited areas – Dhs 300
- Parking vehicles in the metro Park and Ride facilities for more than 48 hours – Dhs 250
- The use of public transport modes and services, or entering/exiting the fare zones without paying the prescribed fare – Dhs 200
- Failure to comply with the instructions or disrupting the business of RTA inspectors or persons authorized by the RTA – Dhs 200
- Failing to present the unified card on demand, using a third party card, using an expired /invalid card, and selling a unified card without prior permit from the RTA – Dhs 200
- Spitting, littering or performing any act that can pollute the public transport means – Dhs 200
- Smoking on board public transport means or within public transport premises or services – Dhs 200
- Carrying dangerous materials on board public transport means, facilities and services such as weapons, sharp objects, and inflammable materials – Dhs 200
- Carrying of alcoholic drinks – Dhs 200
- Selling goods & commodities on board public transport means – Dhs 200
- Impacting the public transport driver by any action or behaviour capable of detracting the attention of the driver or blocking the driver’s visibility during driving (for the RTA buses) – Dhs 200
- Causing inconvenience to the users of public transport means, facilities & services or impacting their comfort by any means – Dhs 100
- Using the lifts or escalators in an inappropriate manner – Dhs 100
- Climbing or jumping over public transport facilities or services – Dhs 100
- Using public transport means, facilities and services contrary to the instructions stipulated by the RTA and displayed on the directional signs – Dhs 100
- Undermining the convenience of public transport users in any form – Dhs 100
- Entering or sitting in places designated for special categories – Dhs 100
- Eating & drinking at prohibited places – Dhs 100
- Opening the door or exiting a public transport means while it is moving between stations and stops – Dhs 100
- Accompanying pets inside public transport means, facilities and services except for guidance dogs used b visually-impaired travelers – Dhs 100
- Carrying or using materials/ equipment that may cause inconvenience to other passengers or undermine their safety – Dhs 100
- Standing / sitting on any part of public transport means, facilities or services not designated for passenger use – Dhs 100
- Placing the feet on seats – Dhs 100
- Parking of vehicles at the metro park and ride facilities for more than 24 hours – Dhs 100 source: http://www.dubaicityguide.com/site/dubai-metro/dubai-metro-fines.asp