Dubai’s population growth has been reflected in the number of people now using public transport, with 802 million people catching taxis and other networks in 2025.
The latest figures released from the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority showed an average 2.2 million people were taking some kind of public transport every day last year.
Data showed a 7.8 per cent increase in the number of users year on year, with October 2025 the busiest month, when 72.8 million people used public services.
Public transport and shared mobility services include Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses and marine transport modes comprising abras, ferries and water taxis. More
By Nick Webster THE NATIONAL
