Air-conditioned buses connect most areas within each emirate and inter-emirates. They operate according to schedule.

Public buses are operated by:

• Integrated Transport Centre -Abu Dhabi
• Department of  Municipalities and Transport in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
• Roads and Transport Authority in the emirate of Dubai
• Roads and Transport Authority in the emirate of Sharjah
• Transport Authority in the emirate of Ajman
• RAK Transport Authority in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Refer to the respective entity for schedules and fares.

In some emirates, special cards are used for payment. They are:

• Hafilat smart cardin Abu Dhabi
• Nol card in Dubai
• Sayer card in Sharjah.

For more information, refer to the following links:

• Using buses in Abu Dhabi-Tamm
• Transport using buses inside cities - RTA
• Transport using buses inside the emirate - RTA.