DUBAI: Now you can win cash prizes of over Dh50,000 and iPhone 8 by using transit modes including the Metro, tram, public buses and marine transport in Dubai.
The initiative has been launched by the Dubai Fitness Challenge to mark the upcoming Public Transport Day being observed on Nov 1.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has invited all community segments to use mass transit modes to win cash prizes of over Dh50,000.
The aim of the initiative is to put one less vehicle on road for healthier environment, Khaleej Times reported.
“This year’s Public Transport Day festivity includes three categories: Riding public transport using Nol card from October 23 to November 1. The two most frequent public transport users who collect the maximum number of points would be named as winners, and each would receive a cash prize of Dh50,000,” Moaza Al Marri, director of the RTA’s marketing and corporate communication, said.
The second category is the public transport race, which starts on November 1. Participation will be open to all and participants will be divided into teams moving through some Metro, tram, public bus, and marine transport stations.
Participants will be required to perform some exercises upon arrival at each station. The winner will be the team that collects the largest number of seals stamped on the participation application at each station and succeeds in reaching the final station.
“The first winning team will receive a cash prize of Dh50,000, the second will get Dh30,000, and the third will walk away with Dh15,000,” Al Marri said.
“The third category is the Golden Runner competition which is run via social media from October 23 to November 1. Participants have to follow the social networking sites to locate the Golden Runner who daily visits three RTA stations. Winners will receive wearable e-prizes (fitbits) as well as Apple watches and iPhone 8,” added Al Marri.
She urged the public to use mass transit modes and participate in various activities launched by the RTA this year, including sports events to win the prizes up for grabs in cash and in-kind.
“The RTA always seeks to bring happiness to the public, particularly mass transit users and encourage them to pursue physical activities and exercises during their daily commute in the vibrant emirate of Dubai, which strives to be the smartest city worldwide,” she noted.
