RTA’s digital channels garner AED3.5 billion in 2022 as digital transactions hit 814 million

RTA’s digital channels garner AED3.5 billion in 2022 as digital transactions hit 814 million

DUBAI, 9th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that in 2022 compared with 2021, the number of transactions, users and revenue streams through RTA’s digital channels reflected phenomenal growth.

“In 2022 RTA recorded 814 million digital transactions up from 676 million in 2021, reflecting a robust growth rate of 20 percent. In addition, revenues in 2022 totalled AED 3.5 billion, an increase of 10 percent from the preceding year. The number of registered users increased by 30 percent to 1.3 million users, while, the number of in-app transactions increased by 197 percent to 3.7 million transactions,” Al Tayer explained.

“RTA is moving ahead with the digitisation projects guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to foster wellbeing of Dubai, increase its global competitiveness, provide multiple options for residents in order for Dubai to become the best city for living in the world. These initiatives also complement the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,