Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported 2,836,859 passengers during New Year’s Eve celebrations, marking a 13 per cent increase from the previous year’s 2,502,474 passengers.
The transport system operated as part of a plan that included traffic management, road closures, and coordination with Dubai Event Security Committee and partner authorities.
According to a statement by the Dubai Media Office, Metro services on the Red and Green Lines carried 1,249,636 passengers. Dubai Tram transported 58,052 passengers during the celebrations.
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Public buses and bus-on-demand services recorded 503,264 passengers. Taxi services transported 661,538 passengers throughout the night.
Marine transport services carried 76,745 passengers across all modes. E-hailing services transported 286,135 passengers, while shared mobility services carried 1,489 passengers.
RTA stated that the traffic and operational plan ensured the movement of the public to celebration sites through coordination with authorities and partners in Dubai.
The results demonstrate the capacity of the transport system to manage mobility and public safety during events.
