Bus Transport Advantages And Disadvantages

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates has a variety of transportation modes. Bus is one of them and becomes the most chosen mode of transportation. Bus as a public transportation is widely used in UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi. Moreover, bus is also commonly used, both in the city and outside the city. The public bus service has positive impacts on the lives of the residents of the UAE. This has been realized through expanded operations, increased accessibility, affordability, reduced pollution and longer operating hours.

Discussion

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Bus transport has several advantages. First thing first, bus is very cheap. The UAE has many bus companies plying different routes. Those buses have lower operational cost due to the large volume of passengers. The overhead costs are thus lower than private transportation modes. Bus also helps manage traffic. Those buses are managed centrally by the licensed companies. The drivers are always updated of any interruptions on the roads or accidents and advised to change routes when necessary. According to the Department of Transport, bus transportation is considered advantageous due to the various sustainability benefits it brings. Since buses carry many passengers, they offer congestion relief to the city. The outcome entails congestion issues with the saved resources being used in infrastructure expansion and parking management. The use of bus transportation has also positive impact on the environment as it encourages