{"id":51619,"date":"2026-02-16T10:56:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=51619"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:57:02","slug":"dubai-expands-public-transport-options-with-new-bus-lanes-and-trackless-tram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/dubai-expands-public-transport-options-with-new-bus-lanes-and-trackless-tram\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Expands Public Transport Options with New Bus Lanes and Trackless Tram"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you rely on public transport in Dubai (or you\u2019re just tired of traffic) this is the kind of update that makes your day a little better. Another way of moving around the city is on the way, and it feels like something straight out of a sci-fi film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RTA has announced plans to introduce <strong>trackless tram system<\/strong> across eight areas. Unlike conventional trams, it doesn\u2019t run on rails. Instead, it follows virtual road markings using smart guidance technology. You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/trackless-tram-coming-to-dubai-first-details-on-rtas-new-ai-project\/\">read more about this project here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, <strong>dedicated bus and taxi lanes are being expanded<\/strong> with six new corridors covering 13 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1189394011.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1189394011.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1189394011-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1189394011-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1189394011-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice the difference when your usual commute starts taking less time. Here are the expected results in numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>bus journey times could drop by 41%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>on-time performance may improve by 42%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>passenger number is projected to increase by 10%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025 alone, 802 million journeys were recorded across metro, buses, taxis, marine transport, and shared mobility services. That\u2019s a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transport demand is rising, and the infrastructure is growing with it. You already know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/dubais-flying-taxi-launch-expected-in-2026-uae-plans-for-air-routes-stations\/\">flying taxis are scheduled to launch<\/a> in 2026<\/strong>. Other projects such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/meet-glydways-dubais-new-futuristic-transport-project-to-skip-traffic\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51234\">Glydways<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/dubai-loop-by-elon-musk-first-locations-confirmed-for-underground-transport-system\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51265\">Dubai Loop<\/a> by Elon Musk<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/what-will-dubai-look-like-in-2040-photos-projects-citys-future-transformations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29817\">self-driving pods<\/a><\/strong> are all part of the longer-term vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you rely on public transport in Dubai (or you\u2019re just tired of traffic) this is the kind of update that makes your day a little better. Another way of moving around the city is on the way, and it feels like something straight out of a sci-fi film. 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