RTA limits use of elevators at Metro stations - GulfToday

RTA limits use of elevators at Metro stations

  • 15 May 2020
Dubai Metro

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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

With the resumption of  Dubai Metro services, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued new preventive measures in the station, including restricting the number of elevator use to two people per elevator.

RTA has taken all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of drivers and riders including daily sanitisation.

It has also directed operators of shared transport to comply with the precautionary measures, including continuous sanitisation, and oblige riders to wear masks and observe physical distancing. 

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