More than 2 million people used various public transport means on New Years’ Eve, the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has reported.In a statement, RTA said that a total of 2,288,631 passengers used various public transport means on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023.
Metro green and red lines recorded the highest number of passengers amounting to 974,416 riders, the tram recorded 56,208 riders, Public Buses had 401,510 riders, Marine transport ferried 97,261 passengers, E-hail vehicles served 167,051 riders, shared transport vehicles were used by 1,316 individuals and Taxis were used by 590,869 passengers.
The Authority further affirmed that it was a smooth and safe ride for passengers to and from the New Year’s Eve celebration venues, because of an integrated plan well-coordinated with concerned entities in Dubai.
By Desmond Nleya: Daily Times
