Everything to Know About Public Transport in Sharjah

Sharjah has a very systematic public transport for residents’ ease. The SRTA-managed public transport system in Sharjah provides residents and visitors with easy and broad transportation options. 

• Overview
• Public Buses in Sharjah
• Bus Routes in Sharjah
• Sharjah Bus Routes and Timings with RIHLATI
• Taxis in Sharjah
• FAQs

Overview of Sharjah Public Transport

Sharjah’s well-organised public transport system connects the city and neighbouring emirates via buses and taxis, making travel convenient for everybody.

Travelling across Sharjah is made easy by the integrated public transport system. It is headed by the SRTA’s Mowasalat Buses. It is easy to pay for bus travel with the Sayer and Mowasalat cards, similar to NOL cards in Dubai. Now, let’s discuss more details of the bus routes

Public Buses in Sharjah 

The air-conditioned public buses in Sharjah run on regular, reliable routes that make travel convenient. For resident’s convenience, Sharjah has made Sayer card bus ticket payments. 

What is a Sayer Card?

In Sharjah, public bus fares are paid via the Sayer card, a smart travel card. It works in the same way as other transport cards, making tap-and-go payments simple. Numerous stations and kiosks across the city provide the card for sale and recharging.

How Can Sayer Cards Be Topped Up on a Bus?

Ask the driver to top up your Sayer Card with a specific amount. The price is AED 45 or 90 for Discount Cards and AED 225 for a 30-day Subscription Card. Along with the updated card, you’ll get a receipt with your updated balance.

Sayer Discount Card

Purchase new SAYER Discount Cards on Sharjah Public Transport buses in two denominations:

• AED 50 for AED 45 credit.
• AED 95 for AED 90 credit.

There is an AED 5 one-time card purchasing cost (VAT included).

Bus Routes in Sharjah

Here are some bus routes for Sharjah. The ticket prices will be the same for all the routes:

• Cash Ticket : AED 8
• Sayer Ticket : AED 6

Route 1 (Rolla – Sahara Center)

Route 1 connects Rolla with Sahara Centre: Here are the timings:

Monday to Friday Schedule:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 06:10 AM – 11:00 PM
    
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:25 AM – 11:40 PM (17 min intervals)

Note: The bus routes has multiple stops and intervals

Route 3 (Rolla – Safari Mall)

Route 3 of the Sharjah bus line connects Rolla Terminal with Safari Mall Terminal.

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Safari Mall Terminal:
  • 06:05 AM – 10:05 AM (25 – 40 mins intervals)
• Safari Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:40 AM – 09:50 PM (25 – 40 min intervals)

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Safari Mall Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 03:40 PM (40 min intervals)
  • 04:10 PM – 07:55 PM (25 min intervals)
  • 08:30 PM – 09:50 PM (40 min intervals)
• Safari Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:40 AM – 03:20 PM (40 min intervals)
  • 04:00 PM – 07:45 PM (25 min intervals)
  • 08:15 PM – 09:35 PM (40 min intervals)

Note: The bus routes has multiple stops and intervals

Route 7 ( Rolla – Sahara Mall)

Another Mowasalat bus line, line 7, starts at the Al Rolla Terminal and stops at the Al Jubail Terminal.

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 06:10 AM – 10:50 PM 
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 10:00 PM 

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 07:00 AM – 10:50 PM 
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 08:00 AM – 10:40 PM 

Route 8 ( Rolla – Sahara Mall)

The bus route for Route 8 starts from Rolla Terminal and ends at Sahara Mall Terminal.

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 6:10 AM – 10:40 PM 
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:35 AM – 11:15 PM  

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM
    
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 6:45 AM – 10:15 PM 

Route 9  ( Al Rolla Terminal – Sahara Mall Terminal)

Route 9 goes from Rolla Terminal towards Sahara Mall Terminal. There are multiple intervals and routes between this route.

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 06:15 AM – 10:50 PM
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 10:05 PM 

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sahara Mall Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 09:50 PM
• Sahara Mall – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:35 AM – 10:05 PM 

Route 14 (Al Sharq – Sharjah Airport)

This route starts from Al Sharq towards Sharjah Airport.

• Sharq – Sharjah Airport Terminal:
  • 06:30 AM – 09:30 PM
• Sharjah Airport – Sharq Terminal:
  • 06:50 AM – 09:25 PM 

Route 14X ( Rolla – Muwailah)

This route starts from Rolla to Muwailah Terminal.

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Muwailah Terminal:
  • 06:23 AM – 10:15 PM 
• Muwailah – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:25 AM – 10:00 PM 

Note: The bus routes has multiple stops and intervals

Route 15 ( Rolla – Sharjah Airport)

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sharjah Airport Terminal:
  • 06:10 AM – 10:50 PM 
• Sharjah Airport – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:45 AM – 10:00 PM 

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sharjah Airport Terminal:
  • 06:30 AM – 08:40 PM
    
• Sharjah Airport – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:30 AM – 8:40 PM

Route 22 (Shj City Centre – Shj Saif Zone Gate No. 3)

Monday to Friday:

• Shj City Centre Al Wahda St. –  Shj Saif Zone Gate 3:
  • 06:30 AM – 09:30 PM
• Shj Saif Zone Gate 3 – Shj City Centre Al Wahda St.:
  • 07:15 AM – 10:15 PM

Saturday and Sunday:

• Shj City Centre Al Wahda St.- Shj Saif Zone Gate 3:
  • 06:30 AM – 9:30 PM
• Shj Saif Zone Gate 3 – Shj City Centre Al Wahda St.:
  • 07:15 AM – 10:15 PM

Route 77 (Muwailah – Al Saja’a)

Monday to Friday:

• Muwailah – Saja’a Terminal:
  • 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
• Saja’a – Muwailah Terminal:
  • 08:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday:

• Muwailah – Saja’a Terminal:
  • 07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
• Saja’a – Muwailah Terminal:
  • 07:00 AM – 08:00 PM

Route 88 (Rolla – Al Saja’a)

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sajaa Terminal:
  • 06:00 AM – 10:25 PM
• Sajaa – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:40 AM – 09:25 PM

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sajaa Terminal:
  • 06:30 AM – 9:50 PM 
• Sajaa – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:40 AM – 09:30 PM 

Route 88x (Rolla – Al Saja’a)

Monday to Friday:

• Rolla – Sajaa Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 09:55 PM
• Sajaa – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:45 AM – 09:15 PM

Saturday and Sunday:

• Rolla – Sajaa Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 9:55 PM
• Sajaa – Rolla Terminal:
  • 06:45 AM – 09:15 PM

Route 99 (Jubail – Sharjah Airport) 

Monday to Friday:

• Jubail Terminal to Sharjah Airport Terminal:
  • 06:10 AM – 04:30 AM
• Sharjah Airport Terminal to Jubail Terminal:
  • 06:10 AM – 05:30 AM 

Saturday and Sunday:

• Jubail Terminal to Sharjah Airport Terminal:
  • 06:20 AM – 04:30 AM
• Sharjah Airport Terminal to Jubail Terminal:
  • 06:40 AM – 5:30 AM

Sharjah Bus Routes and Timings with RIHLATI

Mowasalat’s RIHLATI provides GSM and satellite technologies for tracking the routes and times of Sharjah buses.

You can download the app from the App Store or Play Store or use the official RTA Sharjah website. This app enables passengers to plan their travels by selecting bus stops from a dropdown menu.

Taxis in Sharjah

In Sharjah, it’s simple to hail a taxi from the side of the road or book in advance. Families, people with determination, women, and children can book special taxis.

• Standard taxi charges in Sharjah City: AED 11.50.
• Call 600525252 or request one online.
• Travels between Dubai and the Northern Emirates cost extra AED 20 and AED 4 for Dubai fees when passing the toll gates.

For up-to-date rates, check with the transport authorities;.

How to Book Taxi Online

Book a taxi easily via the RTA Sharjah App (iOS , Android), online portal, or by calling the provided number. Online bookings take only 5 minutes, while finalising procedures with the Authority takes about 10 minutes.

FAQS

Everyone can easily and affordably navigate in Sharjah with its transport system. Try taking a taxi or bus the next time you’re in the city for a fantastic local experience! Hopefully, this article has helped you gain more knowledge about Sharjah transportation.

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