Looks like public transport in Dubai is the way to go! We are saying this because more than 304 million journeys were made on Dubai’s public transport system in the first half of this year, according to new stats from Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. (RTA)
The 304.6 million riders used taxis, the metro, trams, buses, ferries, water taxis and water buses, bus on demand services and smart car rental schemes. This is an increase of more than a million from last year as the number compares with around 202 million clocked for the first half of 2021.
The daily average this year is around 1.68 million rides, compared to 1.1 million last year.
“The Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for the biggest share in the number of riders using public transport, shared transport and taxis, with 36 per cent for Dubai Metro and 29 per cent for taxis, while public buses contributed 26 per cent,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director general of the RTA.
“Dubai Metro ridership on both the Red and Green Lines reached 109.1 million riders in the first half of 2022, with Burjuman and Union stations accounting for the biggest share of riders. On both the Red and Green Lines, Burjuman Station served 6.2 million riders, while Union Station was used by 5.3 million riders,” said Mr Al Tayer.
“Al Rigga Station was the busiest on the Red Line, serving 4.7 million riders, followed by Mall of the Emirates Station, with 4.6 million riders and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, with 4.3 million riders.
“On the Green Line, Baniyas and Sharaf DG Stations ranked first in terms of riders, with 3.6 million riders each. Next came the Stadium Station, with 2.7 million riders, ahead of Salah Al Din Station, with 2.5 million riders, and Al Ghubaiba Station, with 2.3 million riders,” he said.
Through its integrated public transport network, which ensures smooth mobility in #Dubai, #RTA was able to transport about 304.6 million passengers in the first half of 2022, compared to 202 million passengers in the first half of 2021, pic.twitter.com/hoymR77QJr
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 14, 2022
“Dubai’s public transport network, which is fully integrated, has now become the backbone of people’s movement around Dubai. The network succeeded in coaxing a change and evolution in the culture and attitudes of the community towards using more public transport means,” said Mr Al Tayer.
Public transport in Dubai is set to keep on growing. We’ll be able to ride in automatic Teslas soon and we never know what more wonders Dubai holds for us in the future!
