The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced the availability of a payment service by nol cards at 1,000 retail outlets in Dubai.
“Users of nol card in Dubai are now able to make quick and easy payments for purchases using their existing cards at POS terminals located at leading retailers across Dubai where nol cardholders simply tap the card on the terminal similar to how they access the transit system. The network of retailers accepting nol cards is projected to exceed 5,000 by the end of this year,” confirmed Abdulla Al Madani, CEO of RTA’s Corporate Technology Support Services Sector.
This initiative is an important step towards realising RTA's objectives making nol card users in Dubai happy by utilising the card for various services. This initiative is in line with the Smart City initiative, which will make Dubai one of the world’s smartest cities by providing the latest technologies, making it easier for people to fully benefit from the wide range of services they use on a daily basis,” said Al Madani.
“Enabling public from all social segments to use nol cards to meet their retail payment’s needs is aligned with RTA’s strategic goal No. 3, which is ‘People Happiness.’ RTA has always sought the best methods to make people in Dubai happy including citizens, residents, tourists and visitors, by providing them with safer, sophisticated, secure and faster solutions that enhance and make their lives happy, easier and comfortable. To meet this goal, RTA continues to collaborate with internationally reputed organisations.” He added.
What is nol card?
nol card is a smart card that enables you to pay for the use of various RTA transport modes in Dubai with a single card. You can use your nol card to travel on Dubai's Metro, Buses, Water Buses, Dubai Tram as well as pay for RTA's Paid Parking.
Benefits of nol cards
• You can travel around Dubai and pay for parking using a single card
• You no longer need to carry cash or worry about correct change
• You will enjoy low cost fares and flexible transfers across different modes of transport
• UAE National senior citizens and students from all nationalities get 50% off with nol Blue