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Abu Dhabi Joins Top 5 Global Cities for Public Transport
- Publish date: Monday، 14 April 2025 Last update: Tuesday، 15 April 2025
Abu Dhabi just scored 4th place worldwide for public transport, and honestly, no one’s shocked. When 88% of residents say the transport system is top-notch, you know it’s more than just clean buses and tidy roads... It’s the full VIP ride experience.
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) made it official: the capital’s mobility system is not just solid, it’s global standard good. We're talking sleek tech, spotless stations, and enough comfort to make you forget you even have a car.
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More Than Just Buses
Abu Dhabi’s transport setup isn’t your average commute situation. It’s a whole ecosystem that includes:
- Public buses
- Taxis
- Water transport
- And soon: a metro and railway system
It’s all part of a long-term plan that blends green goals, smart tech, and urban convenience. Basically, if sustainability and innovation had a baby, it would be Abu Dhabi’s transport network.
What Makes It So Good?
- Automated Rapid Transit (ART) that's efficient and futuristic
- Wheelchair-accessible buses across 8 of the city's most popular tourist spots
- World-class roads designed for safety and eco-friendliness
- A mix of mobility options that’s only getting bigger
The Future Is Already Here
At Abu Dhabi Mobility Week 2024, the city tested out passenger drones and one flight even went 250km with 350kg on board. Straight out of a sci-fi movie.
And it gets cooler:
- Abu Dhabi teamed up with Joby Aviation to launch an electric aerial mobility network
- Self-driving vehicles have been cruising around Yas and Saadiyat Islands without a single hiccup since 2021
Smarter. Cleaner. Quieter.
Abu Dhabi is all in on next-gen transport:
- Expanding driverless fleets
- Setting up EV charging stations across the city
- Rolling out smart mobility apps that make getting around easy for everyone
Oh, and did we mention? The city also landed a top 10 spot in the World Economic Forum’s transport efficiency list. Just casual excellence.
Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Traffic
Abu Dhabi didn’t just build a transport system — it created a blueprint for what cities of the future could look like. It’s inclusive, intelligent, and built to last.
Whether you’re commuting, exploring, or just tagging along for the ride, Abu Dhabi proves that getting from A to B can actually be something to look forward to.