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Dubai RTA Moves 2.84 Million Riders on New Year’s Eve 2026, Up 13% Year Over Year

RTA credits an integrated operations plan for smooth crowd movement.

Overview

  • Official figures put total ridership at 2,836,859 across public transport, taxis, e-hailing, marine and shared mobility.
  • The Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines carried 1,249,636 passengers, the largest share of any mode.
  • Public buses and bus-on-demand services handled 503,264 passengers, while the Dubai Tram moved 58,052.
  • Taxis transported 661,538 passengers and e-hailing services carried 286,135, with marine transport serving 76,745.
  • RTA said temporary road closures and coordination with the Dubai Event Security Committee ensured safe, orderly flows with no major disruptions reported.