Public transport in the UAE
The majority of public transportation in the UAE is controlled by the government and includes buses, taxis, water taxis, and the metro. The UAE's public transportation system is cutting-edge, efficient, and clean, notably in the three cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. With more than 300 million passengers a year, Dubai’s transport network functions with precision, competing with the finest Western standards. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) oversees public taxis, the Dubai Metro, the water transport system, buses, and the Dubai Tram in Dubai.Compared to larger emirates such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, the smaller emirates of Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah do not have equivalent public transportation systems. However, buses and taxis are available for commuting to the major emirates. People in smaller emirates are more likely to depend on their own vehicles. Additionally, smaller emirates have a considerable number of public and private taxis that provide affordable transportation within those districts.
Transport outlook in the UAE
Rail and road construction are driven by the nation's growing need for urban transportation and government efforts to promote tourism and expand the transportation network. With a high public anticipation, 25 percent of all transportation in Dubai will be autonomous by 2030, according to the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy. Due to lower transportation costs, accident rates, carbon emissions, and general productivity gains, this shift is predicted to generate billions in additional income. Major transport projects underway in UAE include the Abu Dhabi Hyperloop project, the Dubai Skypods project, and the Sharjah Skyway project.The Sharjah Skyway project is intended to solve Sharjah’s road congestion problems. The project's first phase, which is currently 80 percent complete, is still in progress. Unicars (pods) with a four-person capacity will be hung along elevated corridors. The 2.8-kilometer Sharjah Skyway system extends from Sharjah Airport Road to University City Road. As less concrete construction is required, these hanging pod systems may be a cost-saving and more environmentally friendly solution to city congestion. While the UAE’s major transport projects’ completion dates have not yet been confirmed, they are expected to be completed relatively soon.
