Limo and e-hail sectors record 85% growth in H1 2022: RTA

The first half of the year has been a positive one for Dubai’s limousine and e-hail sectors, as they have registered a growth rate of 85 per cent compared to the same period in 2021.

According to a report on Dubai Media Office, these vehicles made 6.3 million journeys in the first six months of 2022 compared to 3.4 million journeys made in the same period last year.

Equally, the number of vehicles used to run this service has grown steadily from 6,059 vehicles in the first half of 2021 to 6,100 vehicles in the same period this year.

“The limousine and e-hail sectors in Dubai have shown significant growth in the first half of this year, which is an important indicator of the growing demand for this private transport sector. The sharp growth was assisted by using sophisticated technologies such as artificial intelligence, channelling orders through smart apps, and forging partnerships with leading companies in the industry,” said Adel Shakeri, director of Planning and Business Development, Public Transport Agency, RTA.

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“RTA attaches paramount importance to the role of the limousine sector in supporting tourism in Dubai. It offers top-class services to tourists, visitors and business leaders descending on Dubai from all over the world to benefit from the business and investment opportunities in exhibitions and activities hosted by the emirate,” added Shakeri.