Roads & Transport Authority - Environmental stewardship

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a key milestone in the expansion of the city’s public transportation network.

Participants in the 10th edition of Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) issued 12 strategic recommendations.

The honours were presented in recognition of best practices across three categories: Digital Transformation in Transportation, Cloud Computing Solutions, and Enterprise Architecture.

RTA has completed 40% of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, witnessed the signing of a contribution and traffic solutions implementation agreement worth AED6 billion between RTA and Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company and a leader in large-scale development projects.

The upgraded system will be rolled out across all major intersections in Dubai, with project completion anticipated by the first half of 2026.

The system is designed to redefine urban mobility, featuring an innovative design, autonomous driving capabilities, and environmentally friendly operations, making it a sustainable and efficient public transport solution.

RTA announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4% increase from 702 million riders in 2023.

RTA has adopted its Sustainability Framework 2030, outlining future directions, current enablers, and supporting proposals. Built on three key pillars (environment, economy, and society) the framework aligns with Dubai’s 2030 vision and strengthens its global leadership in sustainable development.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, opened the 10th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) at Madinat Jumeirah.

RTA announced the arrival of the first batch of new buses, comprising 250 units, under a contract for the procurement of 735 multi-size buses that comply with the European low-carbon emissions standard Euro 6. The batch includes 40 electric buses, representing the largest and first-of-its-kind procurement in the UAE.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the RTA announces the opening of registration for the 14th edition of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

The RTA announced that the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system has become a cornerstone in making mobility across Dubai smoother and safer.

RTA, opened two bridges as part of the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project. The bridges serve traffic movement from 2nd December Street towards Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Majlis Street, which connects to Al Mustaqbal Street.

RTA announced the launch of the pilot public Robotaxi service As of Today on the Uber app in Dubai, delivered in collaboration with WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER).

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed the strategic plan of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and its future projects aimed at enhancing the road network and public transport systems.

RTA is set to expand the scope of the taxi ride-sharing service for a six-month trial period, with the pilot scheduled to begin during the coming period.

RTA has announced an expanded 14th edition of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) 2026, featuring a redesigned structure of award categories. The updates include four new categories — Elite, Sustainability, Innovation and Integration - and an increase in the total number of awards to 12.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Joby Aviation, completed the first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial taxi flight between two distinct locations in the UAE.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s RTA, announced the completion of 10% of construction works on the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a 30-km project comprising 14 stations. This milestone was achieved five months after the groundbreaking ceremony in June 2025.