The RTA has announced, and posted on social media, that marine transport services will be suspended for a month with effect from 29th March 2020.
This is to keep in line with their values of trying to keep everyone safe and well and to minimise the spread of the coronavirus.
All modes of RTA #MarineTransport will be suspended for one month effective today (extendable), in line with the duty of care measures being adopted for your safety. #YourSafetyOurPriority pic.twitter.com/h7vZumAKhn
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 29, 2020
The announcement includes the suspension of abras, ferries and water taxis until 30th April, at which point this will be reviewed in light of the situation at that time.
This comes on the back of a major sterilisation program for the Dubai Metro and Tram which means that there is a curfew time for those transport services to enable a full clean before opening up the next day.
Members of the public are urged to stay at home as much as possible to keep safe and if they need to go out, to wear personal protective equipment.
ستتوقف كافة خدمات #النقل_البحري التابعة للهيئة ابتداء من اليوم ولمدة شهر قابلة للتجديد، في إطار الإجراءات الوقائية والاستباقية التي تتبعها الهيئة من أجل المحافظة على سلامتكم. #سلامتكم_أولويتنا #خلك_في_البيت pic.twitter.com/KZMWdbeU2x
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 29, 2020