Types and Feature of Nol Card
Nol card is a smart card used for transport services in dubai. You can use the metro, buses, trams and other transport services using nol card. it you offers convenience, efficiency and cost saving trips in dubai. Different types of NOL cards suit everyone’s needs and provide a range of amenities. These types are according to travelers’ needs like residents, tourists, and students. purchasing, top up and payments are almost same of all cards. There are different types of NOL cards. let us study in details the types of nol acording to it’s usage and traveler’s type or user type.
Red nol card
Red NOL card aimed for tourists & occasional travelers. it offer 50% discounts for special passengers like students and seniors. Its initial price is AED 2 plus your one trip fare. you don’t to worried about your balance if your card is lost It provides your balance protections if your card is lost or stolen because it’s linked to your Emirates ID.
Features:
these are some features of red nol card.
1- It’s linked to your Emirates ID
2- It’s a paper-based card
3- You can get and recharge by ticket vending machines, metro stations, and bus stations.
4- it’s Used for 10 single trips per day or daily passes.
Validity
It’s valid to use for three months or 90 days.
Silver card
A reloadable smart card is best for regular commuters or visitors. it’s initial cost is AED 25 and AED 19 will remain in your card as balance out of AED 25. It’s valid for all RTA public transport sevices.
Features:
these are some features of silver nol card
1- it’s used for unlimited trips if you have enough balance to pay fare.
2- it’s cheaper than the red nol ticket .
3- Its maximum balance is AED 1000 or AED 5000.
4- It’s required registration whether it’s optional but best for your balance protection
5- it’s Best to use for frequent travellers or visitors
Validity:
It’s valide to for five years to use.
Gold nol card
It’s similar to a silver card, but it’s for passengers who prefer to travel in “gold class cabins” in train and metro. “Gold class cabins” are more luxurious and spacious, which offers a more comfortable and less crowded experience, and you can “gold class cabins” only by gold nol card. gold cabin trips are somehow costly as compare to others but are more luxuries and comfertable.
Features:
these are some features of gold nol
1- it’s ideal For those passengers who preferred to travel in “gold class cabin”
2- Its purchasing cost is AED 25, including the AED 19 balance
3- Its registration is optional but recommended for better experience.
4- You can have a maximum balance of AED 1000, but if it’s registered, then it offers balance of AED 5000.
I5- t can be used for all public transport modes in dubai.
Validity:
You can use it for five years after purchasing.
Blue nol cards
Blue nol cards are personalized smart cards used for demonstration purposes. You can have up to a balance of AED 5000 at a time. It also offers balance protection in case of if it is lost or stolen. It’s beneficial for students, senior citizens, and special needs passengers. These passengers can avail discount fares. Its initial price is AED 70, including the remaining AED 20 balance.
features:
1- students, senior citizens, people of determination can enjoys 50% discount on public transport fares.
2- you can enjoys all modes of public transport
3- initial prices is 70 with 20 remaining balance
4- it offers 5000 balance at a time
5- if it’s lost or stolen, you can ban your card and can restores it again.
Validity:
You can use it for 5 years after purchasing date.
