Dubai sees 348m public transit riders in H1
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai announced that the total number of users of public transportation, shared mobility services, and taxi vehicles during the first half of 2026 reached approximately 348.1 million passengers, with an average of about 1.9 million passengers per day. These figures include users of the metro, tram, buses, maritime transport, as well as taxis and smart mobility vehicles. This data reflects Dubai's successful vision of building a global and sustainable transportation system, with the share of trips made via public transportation increasing from 6% in 2006 to 22.3% in 2025. The city has plans to expand and develop its networks, introduce electric and autonomous shuttle buses, and explore a future for aerial taxis. The figures also show that the metro accounted for 39.2% of total passengers, with stations like Burjuman, Union, Riqaq, and others on the Green Line serving as major attraction points. Meanwhile, maritime transport and shared mobility services moved millions of passengers, all within efforts to promote sustainable mobility and achieve the objectives of Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
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