Icebergs in the Creek (2)????
The Dubai Transit Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that, as of 15 July 2007, there would be new air-conditioned 'water buses.'
On 15 July, only Sheikhs were allowed on the 'water buses.' Riff-raff (such as Dubai@Random) were excluded.
The latest is that, as of 16 August 2007, the new, air-conditioned water buses will be available to anyone who wishes to cross the Creek in style.
We'll see.
Crossing the Creek was, traditionally, a ride of €0.10. Now the price has been increased to €0.20, a 100% increase (or a 50% retail markup).
The luxury 'water buses' will cost €0.80.
For the typical €150 a month workers, the 100% increase to €0.20 is far more than they can afford. Charging them €0.80 will force them to swim or walk through the pedestrian tunnel.
On 15 July, only Sheikhs were allowed on the 'water buses.' Riff-raff (such as Dubai@Random) were excluded.
The latest is that, as of 16 August 2007, the new, air-conditioned water buses will be available to anyone who wishes to cross the Creek in style.
We'll see.
Crossing the Creek was, traditionally, a ride of €0.10. Now the price has been increased to €0.20, a 100% increase (or a 50% retail markup).
The luxury 'water buses' will cost €0.80.
For the typical €150 a month workers, the 100% increase to €0.20 is far more than they can afford. Charging them €0.80 will force them to swim or walk through the pedestrian tunnel.
posted by Dubai@Random at 11:35 pm
1 Comments:
Fortunately, the abras will still be running, so the underpaid workers - and those of us who earn more but still think the abra is the best way to cross the Creek - wil still be able to enjoy the old way of crossing.
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