Route 77: Muwaileh Terminal to Al Saja'a Terminal

Commercial to Industrial Zone Connector

Route 77 represents industrial-connectivity focus, linking Muwaileh Commercial with Al Saja'a Industrial Oasis, the massive 14-million-square-foot industrial complex representing Sharjah's manufacturing foundation.

Operating 7:00 AM–7:00 PM weekdays (extended 7:00 AM–8:00 PM weekends), this 25-30 minute route at AED 8 (AED 6 Sayer card) connects commercial services with industrial operations. The 25-30 minute frequency reflects industrial employment patterns—peak morning rush, reduced midday, concentrated evening return.

Commercial-Industrial Economic Bridge

Route 77's journey from Muwaileh toward Al Saja'a documents economic specialization—commercial support services meeting manufacturing operations.

Al Saja'a Industrial Oasis Features

• 14 million square feet of industrial space
• 353 plots for diverse manufacturing operations
• Key Industries: Textiles, pharmaceuticals, metal processing
• Employment: Thousands of industrial workers
• Economic Impact: Major contributor to Sharjah's 48% share of UAE industrial output

Route 77 serves this massive employment sector. The route validates industrial zones as essential transit destinations—not peripheral afterthought but economic core. Morning peaks bring factory workers heading to shifts; evening reverses this. Weekday morning crowding reflects industrial employment concentration.

Industrial Workforce Accessibility

Many Al Saja'a employees earn modest wages; private transport represents unsustainable expense. Route 77 at AED 6 (Sayer card) enables affordable industrial employment access. The route's limited 7 AM–7 PM operation reflects industrial business hours—manufacturing typically operates day shifts.

Route 77 embodies how transit enables economic functioning—connecting commercial logistics with manufacturing operations. The route validates industrial workers as central to transit planning. Route 77 represents infrastructure supporting Sharjah's industrial foundation.

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Route Information Summary

Industrial Zone Details

Al Saja'a Industrial Oasis

• Size: 14 million square feet
• Plots: 353 industrial units
• Location: Strategic Sharjah industrial location

Major Industries Served

• Textile Manufacturing: Fabrics, garments, textile processing
• Pharmaceuticals: Medicine production, medical supplies
• Metal Processing: Fabrication, machining, metalwork
• Food Production: Processing, packaging, distribution
• Warehousing: Storage and logistics operations

Employment Profile

• Industrial Workers: Factory floor employees
• Technical Staff: Machine operators, maintenance
• Supervisors: Shift managers, production overseers
• Support Services: Logistics, administrative, security

Commuter Patterns

Morning Peak (7:00-9:00 AM)

• Heaviest Usage: Shift workers arriving
• Crowding: Maximum capacity during factory start times
• Frequency: Highest during this period

Midday (9:00 AM-3:00 PM)

• Reduced Demand: Lower passenger volumes
• Staff Travel: Supervisory and management movement
• Service: Maintained but less frequent

Evening Peak (3:00-8:00 PM)

• Reverse Flow: Workers returning from shifts
• Extended Weekend Hours: Accommodating Saturday operations
• Capacity: Full loads during shift end times

Economic Significance

Cost Savings for Workers

• Private Transport: 20-30 AED per day
• Route 77 Cost: AED 6 with Sayer card
• Monthly Savings: Approximately 1,000+ AED for regular commuters

Industrial Access

• Employment Enablement: Without route, many workers couldn't access jobs
• Economic Participation: Transit enables workforce participation
• Manufacturing Support: Infrastructure enables industrial operations