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28-07-2025
- Business
- What's On
This is how many people use Dubai's public transport every day
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has recorded a big increase in use of public transport in the first half of 2025 in comparison to 2024. Dubai's public transport served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025, which was a 9% increase on compared to around 361.2 million riders during the same period in 2024. The modes of transport include Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport, along with taxis and shared mobility options such as app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses. The average daily ridership reached 2.18 million in 2025. Dubai Metro and taxis recorded the highest usage of ridership with 36.5% for the Metro and 26% for taxis. Public buses then made up 24%. The month of May registered the highest monthly traffic of passengers, reaching 68.8 million, while numbers for the other months ranged between 61 and 68 million. The metro Dubai Metro users across both the Red and Green Lines reached approximately 143.9 million riders during the first half of 2025. BurJuman station (serving both the Red and Green Lines) registered 8.6 million riders, followed by Al Rigga Station with 6.8 million. Union Station (also serving both lines) came next with 6.6 million riders. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announces that public transport modes — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport — along with taxis and shared mobility options, served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025. This represents… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 27, 2025 On the Red Line, Mall of the Emirates Station recorded the highest volume after Al Rigga, with 5.6 million riders, followed by Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station with 5.4 million, and Business Bay Station with 5.3 million. On the Green Line, Sharaf DG Station ranked first with 5.1 million riders, followed by Baniyas Station with 4.1 million, and Stadium Station with approximately 3.6 million. The tram and others Dubai Tram transported 4.9 million riders during the first half of this year, while public buses carried 95.7 million riders. The total number of users of all marine transport modes reached 9.7 million. Shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses, served 37.6 million riders. Meanwhile, taxi services in Dubai transported 103.5 million riders during the first half of the year. Why choose public transport? Several announcements have been made by the RTA in the recent past about updates to the public transport network. Some of the new transport systems being announced or introduced, in addition to a massive Blue Line expansion of the Metro network, include the Rail Bus, Bus-on-Demand, the Etihad Rail, Sky Pods, RTA-endorsed bus-pooling services and flying taxis. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) may also soon be introducing a new vehicle to the public transport network – the electric bus. A recent pilot operation launched by the authority involves a new electric bus on route F13, a feeder bus service between Al Quoz Bus Depot and the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop. @rta_dubai Images: Socials/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
16-07-2025
- What's On
RTA announces new bus routes in these Dubai areas
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced updates to the public bus network to make transit for commuters smoother, quicker and more efficient, with new routes, added stops and updated entry and exit points. The changes come as part of the RTA's wider efforts to not only make the lives of current users easier with quicker travel times and better reach, but also push public transport as the most attractive means of getting around Dubai to tackle the city's perennial traffic woes. As such, these updates will include new and improved routes going through more residential and industrial areas, adjustments to include new termination points and new stops added in developing communities, creating better connectivity for commuters in these growing neighbourhoods. What are the new routes? Route 17: Terminates at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Sabkha Bus Station. Terminates at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Sabkha Bus Station. Route 24: Has been rerouted within Al Nahda 1. Has been rerouted within Al Nahda 1. Route 44: Service has been rerouted from Rebat Street to Dubai Festival City. Service has been rerouted from Rebat Street to Dubai Festival City. Route 56: Path has been extended to the DWC Staff Village. Path has been extended to the DWC Staff Village. Routes 66 & 67: A new bus stop has been added in the Al Ruwayyah Farm area. A new bus stop has been added in the Al Ruwayyah Farm area. Route 32C: The section between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Satwa Bus Station has been curtailed. Passengers heading to Satwa can now transfer to route F27. The section between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Satwa Bus Station has been curtailed. Passengers heading to Satwa can now transfer to route F27. Route C26: The bus stop has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Bus Stop 2. The bus stop has been moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Bus Stop 2. Route E16: Route now terminates at Union Bus Station instead of Sabkha. Route now terminates at Union Bus Station instead of Sabkha. Route F12: The section between Satwa Roundabout and Wasal Park has been curtailed and rerouted via Kuwait Street. The section between Satwa Roundabout and Wasal Park has been curtailed and rerouted via Kuwait Street. F27: The bus stop has been relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Bus Stop 2. The bus stop has been relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Bus Stop 2. F47: Route has been rerouted within the Jebel Ali Industrial area. Route has been rerouted within the Jebel Ali Industrial area. F54: Route has been extended to cover the new camp in JAFZA South. Why choose public transport? Several announcements have been made by the RTA in the recent past about updates to the public transport network. Some of the new transport systems being announced or introduced, in addition to a massive expansion of the Metro network, include the Rail Bus, Bus-on-Demand, the Etihad Rail, Sky Pods, RTA-endorsed bus-pooling services and flying taxis. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) may also soon be introducing a new vehicle to the public transport network – the electric bus. A recent pilot operation launched by the authority involves a new electric bus on route F13, a feeder bus service between Al Quoz Bus Depot and the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop. @rta_dubai Images: Socials/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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22-05-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
RTA launches 'bus pooling' service for daily commuters
Bus pooling is like car pooling, but RTA edition… Thousands of daily commuters in the UAE use car pooling services to make their journeys. Some do it to save cost on petrol, tolls and parking, some who don't drive do it for easy commuting, some do it for convenience and some do it to be eco-conscious. All these are great benefits of car pooling, and now RTA is offering a licensed version of this incredibly popular private service. The new RTA Bus Pooling service is offering daily commuters with fixed journeys a great option to move across Dubai. The service offers door-to-door service at affordable prices tailored to your daily routine, and delivered by fully licensed and RTA-regulated operators. The cost-effective service is also sustainable, reducing the number of cars on the roads used to transport individuals and curbing traffic and congestion, a ongoing source of distress for the Dubai workforce. It is available citywide, and is ideal for set, daily commutes to workplaces, universities, and other destinations across the city. Commuters can book the service conveniently through the DrivenBus, Fluxx Daily, or Citylink Dubai mobile applications, all operators licensed by RTA. New from the RTA… Several announcements have been made by RTA in the recent past about updates to the public transport network. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) may soon be introducing a new vehicle to the public transport network – the electric bus. A recent pilot operation launched by the authority involves a new electric bus on route F13, a feeder bus service between Al Quoz Bus Depot and the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop. The RTA is taking big strides in attempts to expand and encourage the usage of public transport in the city, a way also to ease the perennial traffic problem of Dubai. Some of the new transport systems being announced or introduced, in addition to a massive expansion of the Metro network, include the Rail Bus, Bus-on-Demand, the Etihad Rail, Sky Pods and flying taxis. Read more here. @rta_dubai Images: Socials/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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19-05-2025
- Automotive
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Six new bus and taxi lanes in Dubai to cut travel time by 41 per cent
The latest road updates from RTA… Amid ongoing efforts to ease congestion in the city, reduce travel times and deal with the perennial problem of traffic, RTA has announced new measures to expand the road network in Dubai – six new dedicated bus and taxi lanes spanning 13km, bringing the total length of dedicated lanes to 20km. The new addition is expected to cut travel times by 41 per cent, thereby boosting passenger numbers by 10 per cent, enhance bus arrival times by 42 per cent, and significantly reduce congestion in key areas and routes. This comes as a welcome boost to public transport culture, seemingly the most sustainable and efficient answer to our traffic woes. Dubai's public bus network now covers 88 per cent of the city's urban areas with 188 million riders transported, which is a year-on-year increase of 8 per cent. The daily statistics are even more impressive. The fleet of 1,390 buses operates across 187 routes, and completes 11,000 trips daily, covering approximately 333,000 km and serving more than 500,000 riders every day. Previously in 2024, RTA introduced nine express bus routes, nine additional metro link services, and four new taxi routes targeting high-demand areas. More modifications to the public bus network include a new vehicle to the public transport network – the electric bus. A recent pilot operation launched by the authority involves a new electric bus on route F13, a feeder bus service between Al Quoz Bus Depot and the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop. This bus service starts at Al Quoz Bus Depot before going through key destinations including Burj Khalifa, The Palace Downtown Hotel, and Dubai Fountain, and terminates at the Dubai Mall Metro Bus Stop (South). The features of the electric bus include a majority of smart systems that will support the driver for a smoother, safer ride. A high-definition camera and screens that replace traditional mirrors, and a transparent display that projects essential driving information onto the front windscreen to support driver awareness, to name a few. The RTA is already taking big strides in attempts to expand and encourage the usage of public transport in the city, a way also to ease the perennial traffic problem of Dubai. Some of the new transport systems being announced or introduced, in addition to a massive expansion of the Metro network, include the Rail Bus, Bus-on-Demand, the Etihad Rail, Sky Pods and flying taxis. Read more here. @rta_dubai Images: Socials/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf News
17-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
UAE: Six upcoming transport projects that will revolutionise travel in Dubai
Dubai: In the coming years, Dubai's public transport system is set to transform how people travel not just across the city, but throughout the UAE. From cutting-edge metro lines to next-gen mobility solutions, here's a look at the major projects that will redefine both daily commutes and long-distance journeys. 1. Dubai Metro Blue Line to Launch in 2029 Dubai Metro's much-anticipated Blue Line is set to open on September 9, 2029, adding 30km of new tracks and 14 stations to the city's growing rail network. According to Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) It will connect key locations like Dubai International Airport, Academic City, and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Once complete, the number of metro and tram stations will rise from 64 to 78. Travel times on the Blue Line will range from 10 to 25 minutes—perfect for commuters looking for speed and convenience 2. Rail Bus: A solar-powered ride for the future Unveiled at the World Government Summit, the futuristic Rail Bus blends the features of a bus and a train. It seats 40 passengers, travels up to 100km/h, and runs on a solar-powered bridge, making it both eco-friendly and cost-efficient. Developed in partnership with Rail Bus Inc, the vehicle offers a fresh take on urban mobility, combining speed with sustainability. 3. Trackless trams could soon glide through Dubai Dubai is exploring a bold new tram system without the tracks. These self-driving, electric-powered trams run on virtual tracks using cameras that follow painted lines on dedicated lanes. Designed for smoother, faster construction and lower costs, each tram will carry up to 300 passengers in three carriages. They will cruise at speeds of 25 to 60km/h, with the ability to travel 100km on a single charge. A feasibility study is underway to roll them out in eight key locations across the city. 4. Self-driving taxis hit the roads in 2026 Get ready to hail a ride without a driver. Dubai's self-driving taxis will begin pilot tests later this year, with a full launch planned for 2026. Initially, a safety driver will be on board during testing. The project is part of RTA's partnership with global autonomous tech giants like Uber, WeRide, and Baidu, and is operated under Apollo Go, RTA's autonomous mobility platform. 5. Air taxis could take off by end of 2025 Air taxis could start flying by December 2025, with a prototype already unveiled by Joby Aviation. These all-electric aircraft will support Dubai's goal of making 25% of all trips self-driving by 2030. Regulations and air corridors are currently being mapped out, laying the groundwork for both piloted and autonomous air mobility, including cargo drones.
