Zed adds 10,700 taxis after DTC and National Taxi join ride-hailing platform

Dubai: Ride-hailing app Zed has expanded its platform to include 10,764 taxis in Dubai, following new agreements with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) and National Taxi.

This expansion brings more than 80% of Dubai’s total licensed taxi fleet onto the Zed app. The platform now includes vehicles from Dubai’s top three taxi operators: DTC, National Taxi, and Kabi by Al Ghurair.

More taxis available through one app

Passengers in Dubai can now use the Zed app to book rides with:

• Dubai Taxi Company

• National Taxi

• Kabi by Al Ghurair

The partnerships give the app broader citywide coverage and are expected to reduce wait times and improve availability in both busy and less-served areas.

The move supports the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Smart Mobility Strategy, which aims to have 80% of all taxi bookings made digitally. Zed operates as an app-only service and now covers a majority of Dubai’s registered taxis.

Many of the vehicles added through this expansion are electric or hybrid models, contributing to ongoing efforts to reduce vehicle emissions across the city.

Zed allows passengers to pre-book rides. A punctuality guarantee applies to scheduled premium rides, according to the company. All taxis on the platform are operated by licensed drivers under existing Dubai regulations.

Public transport use rises

The expansion comes amid a rise in demand for public and shared transport in Dubai. According to RTA data, 395.3 million trips were made using public transport, shared mobility, and taxis in the first half of 2025.

Zed’s increased coverage may help meet growing demand, particularly during peak hours and in high-traffic areas.