DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said it transported more than 2.8 million passengers during the 2026 New Year celebrations, an increase of more than 13% from the previous year.
The increase is part of an integrated traffic and operations plan which included traffic management measures and temporary road closures across the emirate. The plan was implemented in coordination with the Dubai Events Security Committee, government authorities and strategic partners, the RTA said.
More than 2,836,000 passengers used public transport, taxis, e-hailing services and shared mobility options on New Year’s Eve 2026, compared to 2,502,000 passengers recorded during the same period in 2025.
The Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines carried around 1.25 million passengers, while Dubai Tram carried around 58,000 passengers. Public buses and on-demand bus services carried more than 503,000 passengers, and taxis carried around 662,000 passengers.
Maritime transport services carried almost 77,000 passengers, while e-mail vehicles carried around 286,000 passengers. Shared mobility services carried around 1,500 passengers, the authority said.
The authority said the traffic and operational plan helped ensure the safe and smooth movement of the public to and from celebration venues, highlighting Dubai’s ability to manage large-scale events in line with international standards.
