Bus connection for Dubai Expo metro station launches in May

New service linking the world's fair station with Dubai South will be assessed on an ongoing basis

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority says the DS1 bus service will operate between 6am and midnight. Photo: Dubai Government Media Office

A new bus service will next month connect Dubai South with Expo 2020 metro station.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority said it is working in partnership with the private sector to launch the DS1 public network service on May 19.

It will run every 90 minutes between 6am and midnight, said Adel Shakri, director of planning and business development, Public Transport Agency, RTA.

“RTA is always keen to offer efficient public transport solutions to the public,” Mr Shakri said.

“We are also committed to continuing co-operation with the government, semi-government entities and private companies to run safe and sustainable public transport solutions — including the Dubai Bus network.

“Requests received from various entities in the emirate are subjected to feasibility studies, extensive research and site surveys, before deciding on the actual launch of the service.”

He said the RTA will carry out an continuing assessment of the service.

“This service will be subject to continuous scrutiny to assess its feasibility from financial and operational perspectives, as well as other success factors in serving the needs of public transport riders in Dubai,” Mr Shakri said.

Fashion show on Dubai Metro: in pictures

The Fashion Train show by Dubai Shopping Festival and Bloomingdales where a fashion show was held on the Dubai Metro. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

The five carriages of one train were turned into a moving catwalk.

Tim Hassal, left with guitar, and Co perform during the Fashion Train show.

Tim Hassal (with guitar) and Co perform during the Fashion Train show.

The special edition train went as far as Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro Station, then turned back.

During the first half of the journey, invited guests were shown Bloomgdale's Spring/Summer collection of daytime fashion.

On the trip to Dubai Mall, models strutted evening fashions.

As part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the event also kicked off Dubai Fashion Week.