Dubai-based e-hailing service Hala has recorded development in journeys and customers throughout the first half of 2025, alongside fleet enlargement and sustainability initiatives.
The three way partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem reported a 12 per cent improve in taxi journeys in Dubai throughout peak months, with energetic customers rising by 10 per cent. In Ras Al Khaimah, journey volumes grew 11.3 per cent while person numbers elevated by 15 per cent.
Hala sees surge in rides, customers
Buyer satisfaction maintained 4.9 out of 5, with 98 per cent of rated journeys marked “Good” or higher. The service delivered a 93 per cent journey fulfilment charge and maintained a mean estimated time of arrival below three minutes in peak areas.
Hala expanded its fleet by 250 automobiles throughout H1, with 600 extra deliberate for deployment. The corporate launched 4 electrical automobile fashions, bringing the general fleet to 90 per cent hybrid composition. Electrical automobile journeys resulted in an estimated emissions discount of 272.61 metric tons of CO₂e.
Operational efficiency confirmed enhancements throughout metrics. Buyer contact charges dropped by 13 per cent, low-rated journeys declined by 25 per cent, and cancellations fell by 17 per cent.
These enhancements adopted initiatives together with elevated taxi provide, coordination with franchise companions, and buyer expertise enhancements comparable to hygiene requirements and in-car fragrances by way of a partnership with Rituals.
The corporate onboarded 2,600 new Captains throughout H1 with coaching throughout operational and repair modules. Greater than 6,000 current Captains accomplished refresher coaching targeted on buyer expertise and experience high quality.
Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO of Hala, stated: “We’re pleased with the momentum achieved in H1, however extra importantly, we stay targeted on steady enchancment. These outcomes mirror our dedication to elevating the bar for mobility in each metropolis we serve. Whether or not it’s by way of Captain Care, listening to our riders, or investing in greener mobility, we’re scaling in a means that’s sustainable, responsive, and accountable.”
The service operates by way of the Careem app and offers rides throughout Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
Development displays wider UAE mobility tendencies together with tourism energy, rising home journey, and elevated e-hailing adoption as complement to current transport choices.
Captain well-being initiatives embody growth alternatives, security and repair coaching, assist mechanisms for bodily and psychological well-being, recognition programmes for prime performers, versatile scheduling, and monetary assist programmes.
