About Dubai Taxi Company
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is the largest taxi operator in Dubai. It provides taxi services, limousines, school transport, bus services and delivery bikes, and is listed on the Dubai Financial Market following its initial public offering in 2024. The Government of Dubai remains its majority shareholder.
DTC's taxi fleet serves residents and visitors across the city, from airports and malls to residential areas. It operates a large share of Dubai's licensed taxis, alongside franchise operators regulated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Digital booking has become an important part of its services. Customers can book DTC taxis through apps, including partnerships with ride-hailing platforms, allowing them to request rides from their phones rather than hailing on the street. Integration with these platforms has helped traditional taxi operators stay competitive as ride-hailing has grown.
The company has been transitioning its fleet toward hybrid and electric vehicles, in line with Dubai's goals to reduce emissions from transport. Cleaner vehicles can also reduce fuel costs over time.
Beyond taxis, DTC operates limousine services for premium customers, school buses for educational institutions and bus services for companies. Its delivery bike business supports food and retail delivery, a fast-growing segment of urban logistics.
As a listed company, DTC reports publicly on its performance and strategy, giving investors visibility into its operations. Its IPO was part of Dubai's programme to list government-owned companies, which also included Salik and Parkin.
Dubai's transport strategy aims to increase the use of public and shared transport, reduce congestion and introduce autonomous vehicles. Taxi operators are part of this mobility ecosystem, providing flexible transport alongside the metro, trams and buses.
Tourism and business travel keep demand for taxis high, particularly around the airport and major attractions.
DTC combines a large taxi fleet with growing digital booking and electrification, and Startups UAE lists it among Dubai's major mobility companies.
DTC's taxi fleet serves residents and visitors across the city, from airports and malls to residential areas. It operates a large share of Dubai's licensed taxis, alongside franchise operators regulated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Digital booking has become an important part of its services. Customers can book DTC taxis through apps, including partnerships with ride-hailing platforms, allowing them to request rides from their phones rather than hailing on the street. Integration with these platforms has helped traditional taxi operators stay competitive as ride-hailing has grown.
The company has been transitioning its fleet toward hybrid and electric vehicles, in line with Dubai's goals to reduce emissions from transport. Cleaner vehicles can also reduce fuel costs over time.
Beyond taxis, DTC operates limousine services for premium customers, school buses for educational institutions and bus services for companies. Its delivery bike business supports food and retail delivery, a fast-growing segment of urban logistics.
As a listed company, DTC reports publicly on its performance and strategy, giving investors visibility into its operations. Its IPO was part of Dubai's programme to list government-owned companies, which also included Salik and Parkin.
Dubai's transport strategy aims to increase the use of public and shared transport, reduce congestion and introduce autonomous vehicles. Taxi operators are part of this mobility ecosystem, providing flexible transport alongside the metro, trams and buses.
Tourism and business travel keep demand for taxis high, particularly around the airport and major attractions.
DTC combines a large taxi fleet with growing digital booking and electrification, and Startups UAE lists it among Dubai's major mobility companies.