Dubai posts highest daily use of public transport since start of pandemic

Dubai has recorded the highest daily public transport ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 1.3 million passengers on 9th September, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated.

According to data released by RTA, last day, the Dubai Metro served 458,060 passengers, which included 311,090 passengers on its red line and 146,970 on its green line while 15,932 passengers used the tram.

The public buses witnessed 254,420 passengers while 21,502 used marine modes of transport and 66,590 people used E-Hailing and Car Sharing services. Taxi services also saw a total of 516,409 passengers.

Mr. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA in Dubai, stated that the record number of public transport passengers reflects the community’s confidence in the precautionary measures and safety levels offered by all of the emirate’s public transport systems. 

“RTA has implemented globally-benchmarked preventive protocols to protect the health and safety of passengers, as well as drivers and other frontline transport staff. Consistent with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the world’s best city to live and work in, RTA has been committed to offering the highest levels of excellence in providing safe and sustainable mass transit.”

Earlier this year, RTA by associating with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and other authorities administered the COVID-19 vaccination to over 20,000 eligible drivers of its entire fleet of taxis and public transport vehicles. The Authority continues to place the highest priority on the health and safety of public transport employees, especially those dealing directly with the public.

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