For spa, dinner discounts ride the bus here

Taking the bus in Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali Village and Gardens can now win you discount vouchers to a spa or to shop at a supermarket in the area.

The community initiative has been launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to promote the use of public transport for the 60,000 odd residents living in these three communities.

The ‘Take the Bus… Get Rewarded’ initiative was launched last week and is valid till November 30.

“Every time you take the RTA bus to travel around in the neighbourhood, you will receive a scratch card that could win you supermarket, dining and spa discounts,” according to an RTA booklet distributed in the communities.

One scratch card is issued per trip, with the RTA distributing free Red Nol cards for single trips in the neigbourhood.

Residents of the community can redeem the discount vouchers at three restaurants – two in Discovery Gardens and one in Ibn Battuta Mall, a salon and a supermarket in Discovery Gardens.

Suresh Rai, a resident of Discovery Gardens, says: “The bus service timing is pretty good and one does not need to wait for long.

“I believe the initiative is good and will promote public transport use within the community.”
He, however, points out that the bus stops have no shades and this is the only inconvenience to travellers during summer.

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