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Dubai Metro, Tram and buses now accept QR code tickets via smartphone

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a digital ticketing service allowing passengers to travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram and public buses using QR codes directly from their smartphones

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a digital ticketing service allowing passengers to travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram and public buses using QR codes directly from their smartphones, eliminating the need for paper tickets. The service enables residents and visitors to purchase digital nol tickets through the nol Pay or S'hail applications and scan them at designated readers across Dubai's public transport network.

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Reported by: Gulf News 9 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →

This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a UAE-qualified professional and the original source.

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Gulf News (UAE).

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9 Oct 2026.

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Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-metro-tram-and-bus-passengers-can-now-use-qr-code-tickets-on-their-phones-1.500704576

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