From December 1, the Emirate of Sharjah increases fares for bus rides.
Bus passengers in the emirate of Sharjah, UAE, will have to pay more for city trips from December 1. According to the Emirate’s Office for Roads and Transport, the fare will be increased by 1 dirham ($ 0.27) on all city routes to 7 dirhams ($ 1.9) for regular trips and up to 5.5 dirhams ($ 1.49) for Sayer cardholders .
This measure compensates for "increased operating expenses," sources in the emirate of Sharjah report.
