5.6 million use Dubai public transport over Eid

Tuesday, 12 July 2022 20:36

By ARN News Staff

As many as 5.6 million people used Dubai's public transport services over the Eid Al Adha Holiday.

Figures published by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) show the Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro served about 2,150,000 riders while the tram transported around 87,450.

Public buses served 1,157,000 riders and marine transport was used by 256,780 people. Taxis picked up 1,750,000 fares and shared transport recorded 204,150 users.

The total number of public transport riders in #Dubai during Eid Al-Adha holiday 1443H (8 to 11 July 2022) by public transport means, taxis and shared #mobility means operated by #RTA clocked 5.6 million riders. pic.twitter.com/9ALYmrypJP
— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 12, 2022

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