20 May 2013
(MENAFN) Dubai’s Roads and Transport Agency (RTA) stated that the number of passengers who used the emirate’s Metro system during the first quarter exceeded 33 million, reported Arabian Business.
In 2012, the number of passengers that used the metro grew to 109.5 million, up from 69 million a year earlier.
The RTA, which plans to lower the use of private vehicles and raise the share of public transport to 30 percent in 2030 from 13 percent in 2006, added that during the first 3 months of the year, Deira City Centre attracted 1.64 million commuters, while the Al Fahidi station, on the Green Line, attracted 1.37 million.
It is worth noting that last year, over 367 million passengers traveled on public transport in Dubai, compared with 346.5 million in 2011.
13 Apr 2026
BBK launches the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to empower youth and advance innovation
08 Apr 2026
BBK awards over BD 1 Million to 273 winners in the February Al Hayrat Grand Prizes draw
01 Mar 2026
BBK activates partial remote working system for its workforce to ensure employee and customer safety and service continuity
24 Feb 2026
BBK discloses its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2025
05 Feb 2026
BBK announces December Al Hayrat Grand Prize winners and another wave of Grand prizes for February
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more