Dubai’s public transport soars: A journey of 702 million riders

The number of passengers using shared mobility services and public transportation combined increased to 702 million in 2023, up 13% from 621.4 million in 2022, according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

The average daily ridership of all modes of transportation, including taxis, buses, shared mobility services, maritime transportation, Dubai Metro, and trams, was 1.92 million in 2023, according to the RTA’s most recent figures.

Dubai's #RTA announced that in 2023, the combined ridership of public transport and shared mobility, including Dubai Metro, Tram, buses, marine transport, shared mobility services, and taxis, reached around 702 million, up 13% from 2022's 621.4 million. The average daily… pic.twitter.com/VDDay5H3wn

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 18, 2024

With 260 million rides, the Dubai Metro—which is well-known for its effectiveness and broad reach—remains commuters’ first choice for transit.

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