The Roads\nand Transport Authority (RTA) today announced that the number of Dubai Metro\nriders has surpassed two billion since the metro first opened to the public on\nSeptember 9, 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metro’s\nRed Line transported 1.342 billion commuters while the Green Line served\n673.531 million commuters. Additionally, the Dubai Metro has maintained a\npunctuality rate of 99.7%, surpassing international safety standards and\ndemonstrating exceptional operational efficiency. The Dubai Metro’s continued\ngrowth and success serve as a testament to Dubai\u2019s commitment to providing safe\nand reliable transportation to commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting\non the occasion, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown\nPrince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that\nDubai\u2019s ability to build a world-class transport network was the result of the\nvision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President\nand Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As part of HH Sheikh\nMohammed\u2019s keenness to build a city that would serve as a model for future\ncities, Dubai invested in several infrastructure projects featuring the highest\ninternational standards and operational efficiency to ensure the best provision\nof services, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Highness\npraised the RTA for its efforts to implementing quality projects that cater to\nthe mobility needs of the community. \u201cThe Dubai Metro has become the backbone\nof a transit system that connects various key districts in the emirate,\nensuring a safe and smooth mobility for riders,\u201d His Highness said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting\nthe positive impact of the Dubai Metro as a sustainable and environmentally\nfriendly public transport solution, His Highness said: “The Dubai Metro is\na vital project that serves the community and reflects Dubai’s keenness to\nprovide effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable transport\nsolutions. Dubai will continue to develop a highly efficient and reliable\ntransport system to facilitate smooth and safe mobility and support the\nemirate’s overall development goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubai\nMetro’s average daily ridership surpassed 616,000 riders in 2022, indicating\nthat RTA’s efforts to increase public transportation usage are succeeding. This\nachievement also reflects a positive shift in the community’s mindset towards\npublic transport, as they have recognised the benefits of smoother\ntransportation and reduced costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides\nstreamlining the mobility of residents and visitors across the emirate, the\nDubai Metro also contributed to bolstering Dubai’s competitiveness in hosting\nglobal events. These include the successful hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai, which\nfeatured the construction of Route 2020 which spans 15 kilometres and connects\nseven stations. Furthermore, the metro has played a crucial role in stimulating\nDubai\u2019s economic growth, boosting tourism, besides a 12% appreciation in the\nvalue of real estate properties nearby the metro stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consistent Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His\nExcellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of\nExecutive Directors, Roads and Transport Authority, said: \u201cStatistics reveal a\nconsistent rise in Dubai Metro ridership since the start of the service in\nSeptember 2009. During the first four months after its inauguration, the metro\nserved 6.089 million riders. By 2010, the number of riders surged from 38.089\nmillion in 2010 to 69.007 million in 2011, the year the Green Line was\ninaugurated. In 2012, the metro ridership jumped to 109.049 million, reflecting\na 58% growth compared to the previous year. In 2013, ridership clocked 137.759\nmillion, and by 2014, the number soared to 164.307 million, a growth rate of\nover 19%. Metro ridership continued to grow, reaching 178.646 million in 2015,\nand the upward rise clocked 191.325 million riders in 2016 and crossed the\n200.752 million barrier in 2017. By the end of 2017, the total number of metro\nusers since its launch exceeded one billion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Dubai\nMetro’s ridership continued to grow steadily hitting 204.405 million riders in\n2018 and 202.978 million in 2019. However, in 2020, when the world was hit by\nthe COVID-19 pandemic, metro ridership declined due to lockdowns and\nprecautionary measures, resulting in 113.626 million riders that year. As\nrecovery commenced and life returned to normalcy, the ridership jumped to\n151.255 million in 2021. In 2022, the Dubai Metro set a new record and the\nhighest since its launch by serving 225.142 million riders, a remarkable growth\nrate of nearly 49%. The total number of Dubai Metro users since its\ninauguration through January of 2023 exceeded two billion.\u201d added Al Tayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Success\nFactors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several\nfactors contributed to the growth of Dubai Metro ridership during this period.\nThese include the opening of new stations as part of the Route 2020 project,\nand the effective measures taken to ensure quick recovery from repercussions of\nthe COVID-19 pandemic. The effective coordination between the Rail Agency and\nrelevant RTA departments has clearly contributed to the hosting of major\ninternational events such as Dubai Expo 2020, FIFA World Cup 2022, and major\nexhibitions such as Gulf Food, The Big 5, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Global\nStanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dubai\nMetro holds its standing as the world’s longest driverless metro project and is\nknown as the flagship project of both the RTA as well as Dubai’s public\ntransport network. The metro consists of the Red and Green Lines, which span\nover 89.3 km and connect 53 stations served by a fleet of 129 trains. The\nfacilities and services available at the Dubai Metro stations are among the\nbest globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold\nCertificate for Pioneering Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The RTA is\nthe first entity in the world that has amassed the largest number of Gold\ncertificates from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for a\ntransport project with (v4 BD + C: NC) classification. This achievement is\ncredited to a host of factors highlighted by selecting the best locations for\nstations, implementing strategies for saving the consumption of power and\nwater, reducing carbon emissions, using suitable and recyclable building\nmaterials, and minimising construction waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Control\nCentre<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RTA\u2019s Rail\nOperations Control Centre is one of the most sophisticated control centres in\nthe world. It manages the daily operations of the metro service on the Red and\nGreen lines 24\/7. The process requires high-level accuracy and speed as well as\ncompliance with the highest standards of safety, security, and convenience to\nriders. The centre assisted the Dubai Metro to achieve the highest\ninternational levels of safety, operational efficiency, and service\npunctuality. It also accelerated maintenance operations and decision-making and\nreduced potential malfunctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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