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The pre-paid sum remains valid for five years. Except for the Red Nol ticket, the three other e-purses – Gold, Silver and Blue – can be used on the Metro, buses, water buses and paid parking zones. The Red Nol ticket can be used only on one mode of transport at a time. It is rechargeable for use for up to a maximum of 10 journeys. The Nol cards can be purchased and recharged at Dubai Metro station ticket booths and ticket vending machines, Dubai bus stations, RTA Customer Service Centres and RTA-authorised sales agents. For more information, log on to www.rta.ae Wojhati: Launched in 2009, the Wojhati (www.wojhati.rta.ae) is the RTA’s innovative web based portal that helps commuters plan their travel within the city. The online system helps passengers to determine the shortest and quickest
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route to their destination as well as the cost of the trip. Covering buses, water buses and the Dubai Metro, the integrated system provides real time information along with interactive maps and route plans to bus stops and Metro stations. It also details how much time would be needed for a commuter to walk to the nearest bus stop or station. Wojhati is complemented by the instant passenger information system, which enables commuters to check bus schedules and the automatic vehicle management system, which provides realtime information on bus arrivals. Emirates Express: RTA’s inter-Emirate bus service provides 11 bus routes from various points in the city to the other Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Al Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and the provinces of Al Ain, Al Dhaid, Hatta and Masafi for a nominal fare. going out