Khaleej Times, Wednesday, Jul 13, 2022 | Zul Hijjah 14, 1443
5.6 million residents used public transport during Eid Al Adha holidays
Emirates: At least 5.6 million Dubai residents
and visitors used the public transport system to move across the city’s
landmarks during the four-day Eid Al Adha holidays from July 8-11, said RTA.
Public transport means, taxis, and shared mobility systems operated by the Roads
and Transport Authority (RTA).
Dubai Metro's Red and Green Lines served about 2,150,000 residents while the
tram carried about 87,450 commuters. Public buses transported 1,157,000
residents and visitors and marine transport ferried 256,780 travellers. About
1,750,000 people used taxis while shared transport means recorded 204,150
people.
There has been a sharp steep increase in the number of commuters this year as
compared to Eid Al Adha 2020 which served 2,853,710 passengers between July 30
and August 2.