7.6 million riders used Dubai public transport during Eid Al Adha holidays

This marks a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2024

Last updated: June 10, 2025 | 22:53

Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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The Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines carried 2.8 million riders, while 119,917 used the Dubai Tram.

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Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that 7.6 million riders used its public transport, taxis, and shared mobility services during the Eid Al Adha holidays from June 5 to 8, 2025. This marks a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines carried 2.8 million riders, while 119,917 used the Dubai Tram. Public buses served 1.7 million commuters, marine transport saw 307,684 users, and taxis recorded 2.2 million trips. Shared mobility services were used by 504,159 riders during the festive period.

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