Dubi's Taxi Industry Experiences a 7% Increase in First Half of 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a significant increase in taxi trips during the first half of 2025, marking a 7% rise compared to the same period in 2024. This growth can be attributed primarily to Dubai's booming economy and the growing need for reliable transport services.
According to the RTA, Dubai logged 59.5 million taxi trips in H1 2025, up 7% from the same period in 2024. This increase was accompanied by a rise in passenger numbers, with a total of 103.5 million passengers carried during the first half of the year.
One of the key players in Dubai's taxi sector, Hala Taxi, experienced growth as well. The company's share of total trips grew from 40.3% to 41.3%, representing a 2.5% rise. Service efficiency improved for Hala Taxi in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, with 74% of Hala Taxi trips having estimated arrival times under 3.5 minutes, compared to 70% under four minutes in H1 2024.
Adel Shakri, the Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency, highlighted strong growth in e-hailing services during H1 2025. He emphasized that this growth demonstrates Dubai's economic dynamism and its global appeal as a hub for investment and tourism.
The increase in active taxi drivers also contributed to the growth. The number of active taxi drivers increased from approximately 13,000 to nearly 14,000.
Looking ahead, Dubai is pushing towards autonomous and robotaxi services, aiming for 25% of trips to be driverless by 2030. This transition to smarter urban mobility, along with ongoing innovation, may further contribute to sector growth.
[1] Dubai's booming economy and growing need for reliable transport services.
[2] The RTA's report on a 7% increase in taxi trips during H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
[3] Hala Taxi's share of total trips grew from 40.3% to 41.3%.
[4] The improved service efficiency of Hala Taxi in H1 2025 was noted by Shakri.
[5] The percentage of Hala Taxi trips with estimated arrival times under 3.5 minutes increased from 70% to 74% in H1 2025.
[6] Shakri emphasized strong growth in e-hailing services during H1 2025.
[7] In H1 2025, 74% of Hala Taxi trips had estimated arrival times under 3.5 minutes, compared to 70% under four minutes in H1 2024.
[8] Service efficiency improved for Hala Taxi in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024.
[9] Adel Shakri is the Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency.
[10] Total trips in H1 2025 were 59.5 million, up from 55.7 million in H1 2024.
[11] Shakri highlighted Dubai's global appeal as a hub for investment and tourism.
[12] Usage of Hala Taxi increased during H1 2025.
[13] Shakri stated that the growth in these services demonstrates Dubai's economic dynamism.
[14] The number of Hala Taxi trips with estimated arrival times under four minutes decreased from 70% to an unspecified percentage under 3.5 minutes in H1 2025.
[15] The total number of passengers carried in H1 2025 was 103.5 million, an increase from 97 million in H1 2024.
[16] The number of active taxi drivers increased from approximately 13,000 to nearly 14,000.
[17] Dubai's strategic push toward autonomous and robotaxi services (aiming for 25% of trips to be driverless by 2030) points to ongoing innovation and improved service efficiency that may contribute to sector growth.
[18] While not directly tied to traditional taxis, the rapid growth of robotaxi operations globally indicates a trend Dubai is participating in, showing a transition to smarter urban mobility that supports increased trip volumes over time.
[19] The taxi sector’s strong financial performance is reflected in Dubai Taxi Company’s revenue forecast, expected to grow nearly 7% in 2025 following better-than-expected quarterly results, signaling robust demand and efficient operations.
- The significant increase in taxi trips during the first half of 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was supported by the city's booming economy and the growing need for reliable transport services.
- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a 7% rise in taxi trips during H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 59.5 million trips.
- Hala Taxi, one of the key players in Dubai's taxi sector, experienced growth in H1 2025, with its share of total trips growing from 40.3% to 41.3%.
- Service efficiency improved for Hala Taxi in H1 2025, as 74% of Hala Taxi trips had estimated arrival times under 3.5 minutes, compared to 70% under four minutes in H1 2024.
- Adel Shakri, the Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency, highlighted strong growth in e-hailing services during H1 2025, demonstrating Dubai's global appeal as a hub for investment and tourism.
- In H1 2025, the number of active taxi drivers in Dubai increased from approximately 13,000 to nearly 14,000.
- Looking ahead, Dubai is pushing towards autonomous and robotaxi services, aiming for 25% of trips to be driverless by 2030, which may further contribute to sector growth and the ongoing transition to smarter urban mobility.
- The taxi sector’s strong financial performance is reflected in Dubai Taxi Company’s revenue forecast, expected to grow nearly 7% in 2025 following better-than-expected quarterly results.
