Air-conditioned Bus Stops

One of the surprising thing about Dubai is their air-conditioned bus stops. It is the first air-conditioned bus station in the world. More than 900 of them are planned in the coming years.

Each bus station is 2.5 metres wide and six metres long and has a capacity for 14 people. Eight people can sit while six can stand inside the shelter.

Dubai is the first city in the world to offer the luxury of air-conditioned bus shelters for passengers. The aim is to lure people into using public transport, and ease the pressure on its crowded roads.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to have nine air-conditioned luxury bus terminals to replace the existing bus stations in Dubai, Gulf News has learnt.

The multi-storey terminals will have comfortable seating, restaurants, cafeterias and shopping areas. A parking area will also be provided. The new terminals will cater to the increasing demand for bus services.

I find this very useful espacially during the coming summer season! I just wonder what is the position of Green movements all over the world on this luxury bus stops.