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Ajman bus routes to stop accepting cash payments from September 17

Buses on some routes in Ajman will not accept cash payments starting September 17, 2026, the Ajman Transport authority announced on Monday.

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What to do
Passengers on Ajman bus routes must obtain and activate a Masaar Money card or use a bank card before September 17, 2026, as cash will no longer be accepted for fares.
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11 days left · 17 Sept 2026

Buses on three routes in Ajman will no longer accept cash payments starting September 17, 2026, according to the Ajman Transport Authority. Only Masaar Money cards and bank cards will be accepted for bus fares on the Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm Al Quwain routes. Masaar Money is the official card for Ajman bus rides and is available for free from all Ajman Transport Authority branches and approved sales points, though it must be topped up before use. The same payment rules will apply at the Speed Vehicle Testing and Registration Centre, where only electronic payments will be accepted from the same date.

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Reported by: Khaleej Times 17 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →

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Quick answers

What do I need to do?

Passengers on Ajman bus routes must obtain and activate a Masaar Money card or use a bank card before September 17, 2026, as cash will no longer be accepted for fares.

What's the deadline?

17 Sept 2026.

Who reported this?

Khaleej Times (UAE).

When was it announced?

17 Aug 2026.

Where can I read the original?

Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/ajman-transport-buses-cash-payments-stop-september-17-2026

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