Dubai’s taxi sector recorded a 7% increase in trips during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
More passengers, more trips
Between January and June 2025, the total number of taxi trips reached 59.5 million, up from 55.7 million in the first half of 2024. Passenger numbers also rose to 103.5 million, compared to 97 million over the same period.
Growth in Hala Taxi
Hala Taxi’s market share grew to 41.3% of all trips, up from 40.3% a year earlier. The number of active taxi drivers also increased, rising from around 13,000 to nearly 14,000.
“Service efficiency likewise improved: in H1 2024, approximately 70% of Hala Taxi trips recorded an estimated vehicle arrival time of under four minutes; in H1 2025, about 74% of trips were under 3.5 minutes,” said Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency.
E-hailing on the rise
The sector also saw strong growth across e-hailing services and hourly vehicle rentals.
“The comparative figures for H1 2025 underscore the emirate’s economic vibrancy, which has cemented its position as a global destination for investment and tourism,” Shakri added.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
