Dubai RTA: public transport share hits 22% as Metro ridership tops 730,000 daily

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority says the public transport share of journeys has risen to 22%, with Metro ridership now above 730,000 passengers a day. The RTA chief linked these figures to the emirate's swelling population and pointed to the next growth corridors emerging in Dubai. The Metro's Blue Line is set to open in 2029. For people living in the UAE, the shift means more daily commuting is expected to move onto rail and bus networks as the city expands.