Close to 100 eco-friendly buses are now on Dubai roads.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says the medium-sized Optare buses are serving 17 routes.
The vehicles are compatible with European emission standards, making them low on fuel consumption.
Each one of the 94 buses can seat 32 passengers and nine people standing.
UAE announces holiday to mark Prophet's birthday
The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, as a holiday for public and private sector workers to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Fire contained at under-construction building on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have successfully contained a fire that broke out at an under-construction building on Yas Island on Friday morning.
UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel's continued attacks in Gaza
The UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
UAE, Arab League discuss regional security
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.
