The Dubai Metro. EXPAT MEDIA

Commuters who frequently use various public transport modes in Dubai will have the opportunity to win exciting prizes, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced as part of its Public Transport Day celebration on November 1. Starting Monday (October 28) until Friday (November 1), the RTA will host a series of activities and events to mark the occasion. Public Transport Day, observed annually on November 1, will be celebrated this year under the theme: "Good for you, Great for Dubai." One of the key highlights of the event is the "Mysterious Man Challenge," where participants will search for the "Mysterious Man" at Dubai Metro stations over three days, from Wednesday, October 30 to Friday, November 1. Each day, one winner will receive a prize of Dh10,000. The final winner, on Friday, November 1, will also receive a 50-gram gold bar in addition to the Dh10,000 cash prize. The RTA will also recognize and reward the most frequent public transport users across six categories, selecting three winners from each. Each winner will be honored with the title of "Public Transport Champion." The first-place winner will be awarded 1 million Nol+ points, the runner-up will receive 500,000 Nol+ points, and the third-place finisher will get 250,000 Nol+ points. All three winners will be awarded at a ceremony. Here are the six categories: - Most frequent user from 2009 until November 1, 2024 - Most frequent user from the week of Public Transport Day 2024 - Most frequent RTA employee user - Most frequent People of Determination user - Most frequent senior citizen user - Most frequent student user “This year's theme of the Public Transport Day aims to encourage residents and visitors to contribute to making Dubai the best city in the world for living by opting for RTA’s public transport services, which include the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport, and other soft mobility options like bicycles, e-scooters, and walking to reach public transport stations and stops across the city," Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Corporate Administrative Support Sector of RTA, said. FLE/Expat Media
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