Dubai is known for its attractions, glistening tall skyscrapers and opulence, and the Emirates is also known to offer the best and cheapest public transport in the world. New research by Picodi.com revealed that Dubai’s public transport fares are among the cheapest cities. A monthly pass costs AED 350, which is only 2.3 per cent of the average net wage in the UAE, the study revealed. Dubai ranked among the top 10 cities with the most affordable public transport in the world. And to make the journey more comfortable for all passengers, including people of determination, Dubai Metro has announced a new update. Read on for all the deets.
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People of Determination will now have designated seating areas on the Dubai Metro in addition to the tactile paths, and visual and audible warnings at stations. RTA, on Monday, announced this news on Twitter. This new update will make the journey comfortable for the passengers and help them commute safely.
Dubai Metro Crosses 2 Billion Passenger Mark Since Its Inauguration
When it comes to Dubai Metro, recently, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, proudly tweeted Dubai Metro’s new milestone. In his tweet, he said that the number of passengers on the Dubai Metro reached 2 billion since its inauguration on 9-9-2009.
Sheikh Mohammed tweeted: “The idea of ??the Dubai Metro is novel in the region. Although there were some conflicting opinions, we went ahead with a bold decision and we delivered what we promised.
HH further added that Dubai Metro has 129 trains, 53 stations, and impeccable punctuality of 99.7%. The metro’s Red Line transported 1.342 billion commuters while the Green Line served 673.531 million commuters. The Dubai Metro’s continued growth and success serve as a testament to Dubai’s commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation to commuters.
His Highness praised the RTA for its efforts to implement quality projects that cater to the mobility needs of the community. “The Dubai Metro has become the backbone of a transit system that connects various key districts in the emirate, ensuring a safe and smooth mobility for riders,” HH said.
Highlighting Dubai’s aim in promoting sustainability, HH said: “The Dubai Metro is a vital project that serves the community and reflects Dubai’s keenness to provide effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable transport solutions. Dubai will continue to develop a highly efficient and reliable transport system to facilitate smooth and safe mobility and support the emirate’s overall development goals.”
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Key Highlights Of Metro Since Inauguration
The daily ridership surpassed 616,000 riders in 2022, indicating that RTA’s efforts to increase public transportation usage are succeeding.
Besides streamlining the mobility of residents and visitors across the emirate, the Dubai Metro also contributed to bolstering Dubai’s competitiveness in hosting global events. These include the successful hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai, which featured the construction of Route 2020 which spans 15 kilometres and connects seven stations. Furthermore, the metro has played a crucial role in stimulating Dubai’s economic growth and boosting tourism, besides a 12% appreciation in the value of real estate properties nearby the metro stations.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: “Statistics reveal a consistent rise in Dubai Metro ridership since the start of the service in September 2009. During the first four months after its inauguration, the metro served 6.089 million riders.
By 2010, the number of riders surged from 38.089 million in 2010 to 69.007 million in 2011, the year the Green Line was inaugurated. In 2012, the metro ridership jumped to 109.049 million, reflecting a 58% growth compared to the previous year. In 2013, ridership clocked 137.759 million, and by 2014, the number soared to 164.307 million, a growth rate of over 19%. Metro ridership continued to grow, reaching 178.646 million in 2015, and the upward rise clocked 191.325 million riders in 2016 and crossed the 200.752 million barriers in 2017. By the end of 2017, the total number of metro users since its launch exceeded one billion.
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