The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has invited all community segments to use various mass transit modes including the metro, tram, public buses and marine transport such as the water taxi and waterbus. The call marks the Public Transport Day observed annually on November 1st.

The most frequent commuters of public transport means will be rewarded with events compatible with the Dubai Fitness Challenge initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council. His Highness called on all spectrums of the community to practice their favourite sports for 30 minutes a day from 20 October to 18 November 2017.