Dubai’s public transport commuters can soon recharge NOL Cards through their smartphones!

Public transport commuters in Dubai have much to rejoice as the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch an upgrade to the Public Transport App whereby they can recharge their card through their smartphones from  October 2016.

As per the RTA Instagram:

RTA is gearing up for the launch of the final version of the Smart Fare project to the public in October this year. The new services will be added to the Public Transport App, and the smart services on the app will be upgraded to provide streamlined services to the public. The upgraded app uses (NFC) to support the current services and enable the launch of new services relating to the use of #NOL card as a means of payment for services provided through the app. it will be possible to read and update NOL cards directly through smart-phone which will be supported by Android devices. The customer will be able to top-up #NolCard instantly, and buy a bus or metro permit without visiting tickets counter. Services will be paid through entering details of customer’s credit card to the app in coordination with the Smart Dubai Government. The new services will include credit transfer from a card to another, and inquiry about journeys made through NOL card. It will add to customers’ satisfaction rating which tops RTA’s agenda, and support the Smart City initiative launched by Dubai Government for upgrading services # RTANews.