Dubai RTA and Yango Group launch shared school transport pilot using luxury SUVs
Dubai has launched a pilot shared school transport service that uses luxury SUVs to carry students from multiple schools along common routes, as part of efforts to improve safety, affordability and efficiency in daily school commutes.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and global technology company Yango Group. It offers parents a cost-conscious alternative to private car journeys and traditional school bus services, while supporting Dubai’s vision of a smart and sustainable transport ecosystem.
Designed to meet Dubai’s highest school transport safety standards, the service incorporates advanced technology to provide parents with greater reassurance. Yango Group’s digital solutions enable continuous monitoring of vehicle operations, transparent trip management and live vehicle tracking, helping maintain consistent service quality and oversight.
The pilot is available to students aged 14 and above and is being introduced at a special rate of AED 1,000 per month, with online payments only. The service commits to transporting students from home to school within a maximum journey time of 60 minutes.
By grouping students from the same neighbourhoods, the shared model aims to reduce costs for families and lower reliance on private vehicles. This approach is expected to ease traffic congestion around school zones during peak hours and create safer, more orderly drop-off and pick-up areas, particularly benefiting families with multiple children or longer commutes.
Initially, the service will cater to students attending Bloom Academy, Brighton College, GEMS Founders School, GEMS Al Barsha National School, Dubai American Academy, and the American School of Dubai, covering nearby residential areas. Pick-up and drop-off schedules will align with each school’s timetable, with parents notified of assigned timings in advance.
Feedback from families and schools will be collected throughout the pilot to assess its effectiveness and inform potential expansion. If successful, the initiative could evolve into a long-term school transport solution across Dubai, supporting safer roads, reduced commuting costs and a more efficient daily travel experience for the wider community.
