Dubai public transportation ferried more than 330mln users in first half of 2023

Dubai public transportation ferried more than 330mln users in first half of 2023

Almost 337 million riders used RTA’s public transportation in the first half of 2023. This means that everyday around 1.86 million riders used various modes of transport including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport modes and taxis. These figures are up from the 304.6 million riders in the first half of 2022.

“Ridership increased by 11 per cent in the first half of 2023 in comparison with the same period in 2022,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority. “These results are a significant indicator of the resurgence of Dubai’s economic activity, as well as RTA’s effective initiatives.”

He added that the increase in figures was a testament to the work RTA has done to encourage residents and visitors to use public transportation. “Dubai’s integrated public transport network has now become the backbone of people's movement around Dubai,” he said. “The network was successful in coaxing a change and evolution in the community’s culture and attitudes towards using various public transport means.”

According to the figures, Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for the largest ridership share of public transport, with 36.5 per cent for Dubai Metro, and 29 per