Dubai has the highest daily use of public transport since the start of the pandemic

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Dubai: Dubai recorded its highest number of daily riders on public transport since the start of the pandemic, with more than 1.3 million passengers registered on Thursday (September 9) through various means of transport, the Roads and Roads announced on Friday. Emirate Transport Authority (RTA).

The Dubai Metro served 458,060 passengers on Thursday, including 311,090 on its red line and 146,970 on its green line while 15,932 passengers used the tram. Public buses accommodated 254,420 passengers while 21,502 used maritime modes of transport and 66,590 passengers used E-Hailing and Car Sharing services. Thursday also saw a total of 516,409 taxi passengers.

Mattar Al Tayer, managing director and chairman of the board of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, said the record number of public transport passengers reflects community confidence in the precautionary measures and the levels of safety offered by all public transport in the emirate. systems. “RTA has implemented globally recognized preventive protocols to protect the health and safety of passengers, as well as drivers and other frontline transport personnel. In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the best city in the world in which to live and work, RTA is committed to deliver the highest levels of excellence in providing safe and sustainable public transport.

In March 2021, RTA, in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and other authorities, administered COVID-19 vaccination to more than 20,000 eligible drivers from across its fleet of taxis and transport vehicles. public. RTA continues to place the highest priority on the health and safety of public transport employees, especially those who deal directly with the public.

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