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Press releases
802 Million Riders Used Public Transport, Shared Mobility and Taxis in 2025
RTA announced that the number of users of public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport modes comprising abras, ferries and water taxis
15/02/2026
Inspection Standards introduced, to Extend Delivery Bikes’ Operational Life
RTA has adopted inspection standards to extend the operational life of delivery bikes, enabling the renewal of bike registration for an additional year to continue delivery operations
14/02/2026
1.2 Million Beneficiaries Through 50 Community Initiatives in 2025
RTA announced that 1,192,320 people benefited from 50 community initiatives implemented during 2025
13/02/2026
Projects
Bridge at the Al Qudra Road Intersection Linking Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studios City
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a 600-metre bridge comprising four lanes at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road connecting Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, as part of the main intersections development project along Al Qudra Road. The corridor extends from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Emirates Road, and continuing along Al Qudra Road.
08/02/2026
Launching the Official Operations of Driverless Taxi Service
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Baidu Apollo Go, as part of Dubai’s smart mobility ecosystem.
06/02/2026
67 Rapid Traffic Improvements During 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed 67 rapid traffic improvement measures across various areas of the emirate in 2025.
02/02/2026
Photos
Dubai Taxi celebrates distinguished employees, showcases top achievements and pioneering services
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) held its annual ceremony to honour distinguished employees in appreciation of their efforts and contributions to DTC’s achievements during the past two years.
RTA opens Transportation Research and Innovation Pavilion (TRIP)
TRIP aims to streamline the ongoing research efforts by focusing on infrastructure, urban planning and sustainability
DIPMF participants visit Dubai landmarks
The Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) organised technical field visits for 240 participants to several Dubai landmarks and mega projects such as Al Infinity Bridge, Deep Dive Dubai, Museum of the Future, Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and the Geographic Information Systems Centre in Dubai Municipality.