Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a comprehensive list of penalties aimed at ensuring safety, cleanliness and smooth operations across stations and trains.
From fare evasion and smoking to tampering with emergency equipment, the penalties cover everything from minor etiquette breaches to serious safety violations and they are strictly enforced.
