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Dubai Announces Transport Discounts Under ‘Family First’ for Seniors, Students and People of Determination

The plan ties transport discounts to a push for family stability under the National Family Growth Agenda 2031.

Overview

  • A partnership announced Wednesday between the Roads and Transport Authority and the Ministry of Family launches a transport benefits package under the Family First programme.
  • Emirati citizens aged 60 and above will be exempt from public parking fees in Dubai.
  • Senior Emiratis and students will receive discounted fares on public transport.
  • People of Determination will be exempt from Salik road tolls, parking charges, public transport fares, and vehicle registration and renewal fees, with a 50% cut to taxi fares and driver licensing fees.
  • Officials have not released eligibility rules or a rollout date, which will determine how quickly households see lower daily travel costs; Salik is Dubai’s electronic road toll system and People of Determination is the UAE’s term for people with disabilities.