Dubai’s taxi sector recorded 7 per cent progress within the first half of 2025 in comparison with the identical interval final yr, in accordance with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The variety of taxi journeys rose to 59.5m, up from 55.7m in H1 2024, whereas complete passengers elevated from 97m to 103.5m.
Hala Taxi’s market share additionally elevated to 41.3 per cent of complete taxi journeys in H1 2025, up from 40.3 per cent in H1 2024—an increase of two.5 per cent progress in share.
Dubai taxi journeys
Over the identical interval, the variety of energetic drivers within the sector grew from about 13,000 to almost 14,000.
Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Enterprise Growth on the Public Transport Company, stated the outcomes mirror “the emirate’s financial vibrancy, which has cemented its place as a worldwide vacation spot for funding and tourism.”
The sector additionally achieved document progress in e-hailing providers, hourly automobile rental, and Hala Taxi bookings.
- In H1 2024, round 70 per cent of Hala Taxi journeys had an estimated arrival time of underneath 4 minutes
- In H1 2025, 74 per cent of journeys had been underneath 3.5 minutes
Shakri stated the enhancements spotlight the sector’s dedication to service effectivity and buyer satisfaction.
With rising demand, quicker response occasions, and an increasing driver base, Dubai’s taxi sector continues to strengthen its position in supporting the emirate’s transport infrastructure and tourism economic system.
