Dubai’s Taxi sector has achieved a growth rate of as much as 27% during the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year. The sector has recorded a recovery rate of 101% compared with performance in 2019; the pre-pandemic levels. The growth rate registered by the sector is the highest over six years.

“The taxi sector, e-hail ride, and hourly car rental witnessed a soaring demand during the first half of this year compared with the same period last year,” said Adel Shakeri, Director of Planning and Business Development, Public Transport Agency, RTA.

Hala Taxi journeys have rocketed during the first half of 2022 by 157% compared to the same period in 2021. The e-hail business has recovered 92% of its volumes in 2019 as daily life is back to normal after the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have significantly receded.

“The e-hail journeys have also surged by 74% during the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. The hourly car rental has also recovered by 56% with journeys recording a 6% increase during the first six months of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021,” concluded Shakeri.