New Roads and Transport Authority taxi plates to be introduced from July as mobility demand rises across Dubai.
Dubai: Getting a taxi in Dubai could become easier from this summer after Dubai Taxi Company announced plans to add 600 new vehicles to its fleet following the latest licence auction by the Roads and Transport Authority.
The expansion will increase Dubai Taxi Company’s fleet from 6,217 to 6,817 taxis, reinforcing its position as Dubai’s largest taxi operator and raising its market share to 47 per cent. The new vehicles will be introduced in phases starting from July 2026.
The move comes amid rising demand for mobility services in Dubai, driven by population growth, tourism, and ongoing urban development. For residents, this could mean shorter wait times and better taxi availability, particularly during peak hours.
Dubai Taxi Company, which went public in 2023, operates across multiple segments including taxis, limousines, buses, and last-mile delivery services.
In 2025 alone, its taxis and limousines completed more than 53 million trips, the company said.
Growing demand
Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, said the acquisition of 600 new taxi plates marks a significant step forward for the company and reflects its confidence in the continued growth of Dubai’s mobility sector.
“As demand for transport services rises alongside the emirate’s urban development, we remain focused on scaling our operations to meet customer demand,” he said, adding that the company remains committed to delivering reliable, high-quality mobility services while creating long-term value for shareholders.
Alfalasi added that the phased rollout is designed to optimise asset utilisation and maintain service quality even as the fleet expands rapidly.
Recently, Dubai Taxi Company announced the launch of fully driverless commercial ride-hailing services in partnership with Baidu Inc. through its Apollo Go platform.
This marks the platform’s first international app deployment. The rollout will begin with 50 vehicles in the first year, Dubai Taxi said.
The company plans to expand the fleet to more than 1,000 driverless vehicles over the coming years.
