Roads & Transport Authority - News Details

Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced a series of humanitarian and community-driven initiatives under the theme “Journey of Good”. These initiatives, in collaboration with volunteers from the RTA and Keolis, Dubai Metro and Tram's Operator, aim to enhance community engagement and teamwork. Through these concerted efforts, a variety of Ramadan-focused activities, events, and initiatives will be delivered, targeting an inclusive community comprising the RTA's employees, bus, delivery bikers, and truck drivers, along with workers and Abra riders. 

External Initiatives

Modes of Good Initiative

The Modes of Good initiative, an expanded version of RTA’s Meals On Wheels annual initiative, extends the spirit of giving through various modes of transport. It's a charity effort that mobilizes RTA's staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds to prepare and distribute 8,000 meals during Ramadan. The distribution is carried out with a special bus and Abras designated for this purpose. Each year, this initiative supports bus drivers, delivery bike riders, truck drivers, and Abra riders. Additionally, the initiative's volunteers make special visits to worker accommodations to hand out meals, reinforcing the community bond.

Ramadan Tent Project

RTA, in cooperation with charitable societies, is launching the Ramadan Tent Project, in partnership with the Beit Al Khair Society. This initiative is aimed at providing 2000 Iftar meals to fasting individuals by setting up a dedicated tent. 

We Bring You Closer Initiative

In cooperation with Keolis, Dubai Metro and Tram's operator, the We Bring You Closer Initiative is designed for public transport users as well as Al Ghubaiba, Union, and Jebel Ali Metro stations. This humanitarian initiative fosters connections with family and friends by establishing four telephone booths at these metro stations, allowing people to reach out to their loved ones.

Internal Initiatives of RTA Employees

There are a variety of internal initiatives of RTA employees that include the How to Prepare for Ramadan initiative encompasses three remote workshops designed to highlight healthy fasting habits and highlight the importance of maintaining a balanced diet before the commencement of the holy month. 

There is an initiative named: Who Will Win the Fanoos? where the winners will get vouchers.  To promote communication, RTA has initiated Ramadan Bazaar and Iftar Gathering to unite staff members and leaders over the Iftar meal. Through this initiative, RTA aims to foster social communication between employees and diffuse a culture of tolerance, which will reflect positively on the work environment.