RTA to construct bus and taxi lanes - in pictures

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority plans to significantly expand the network of dedicated bus and taxi lanes. Photo: RTA
The authority says it will add about 40 kilometres of bus and taxi lanes by 2027, to speed up public transport journeys. Photo: RTA
Work on the project will begin next year and take the total length of dedicated bus and taxi lanes to nearly 50km in Dubai. Photo: RTA
Separate lanes for buses and taxis will reduce the time spent by bus users on Dubai's busy roads by up to 40 per cent. Photo: RTA
Traffic builds up on Hessa Street, in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Authorities are aiming to reduce congestion by encouraging people to use public transport. Pawan Singh / The National