About Dubai Taxi

The public transport system in Dubai depends much more on taxis than is common in other cities around the world, due to an under-developed public transport network. Alternatives are on the way though, for example more bus routes, and the Dubai Metro is expected to become operational by September 2009. RTA is the regulator of taxi services (and other public transport).

Dubai Taxis are the largest taxi operator in Dubai, by far, and they franchise out their taxis to one of several taxi service operators in Dubai. For most customers, the only noticeable difference is the color of the taxi’s roof, with one exception. The pink taxis are intended for

ladies only (and mothers with small children), and have lady drivers. Rates are the same whichever service operated by Dubai Taxis you use.

As of August 2008, Dubai Taxi has almost 4000 taxis, the other taxi companies have 7000 cabs between them. There are an additional 1200 cabs expected by end of 2008, and another 1000 by end of 2009.

Dubai Taxis franchises the operation of some taxis to other companies. The taxis are the same light sandy beige color but have different colored roofs as follows.

Other taxi companies operating in Dubai and other emirates: Al Ghazal Transport Company – Abu Dhabi, Al Ghazal Transport Company – Al Ain, Al Humaidi Luxury Transport – Jebel Ali, Al Marmoom Tourist Taxi – Dubai, Delta Taxi – Sharjah, Emirates Taxi – Dubai , Gulf Taxi – Dubai