Abu Dhabi adds 800 taxis to airport and city networks
Integrated Transport Centre and Abu Dhabi Airports deploy 500 vehicles at Zayed International Airport and 300 across the capital.
The Integrated Transport Centre, operating as Abu Dhabi Mobility, and Abu Dhabi Airports added 800 taxis to the transport network serving Zayed International Airport and the wider capital. The deployment was announced on October 6, 2026, and is aimed at accommodating increased passenger demand during peak travel periods.
Fleet allocation and vehicle types#
The expansion includes 500 taxis dedicated to passengers arriving at and departing from Zayed International Airport. A further 300 taxis have been added to the Abu Dhabi city network, where they will serve journeys to and from the airport alongside other destinations across the capital. The additional vehicles are intended to improve taxi availability at the airport and provide passengers with more transport options for onward travel.
Operational scope and passenger service#
Passengers arriving at Zayed International Airport will have access to the expanded fleet for journeys to destinations across Abu Dhabi. The 300 vehicles added to the city network will also accommodate demand for airport journeys, particularly during busy travel periods. The deployment is part of ongoing efforts by Abu Dhabi Mobility to improve mobility to and from the airport.
Transport network and demand management#
The expansion is expected to improve the availability of taxis at the airport. The additional vehicles will help manage increased demand during peak periods. Abu Dhabi Mobility operates the Integrated Transport Centre, which oversees public transport services across the emirate.
Implementation timeline and service coverage#
The 800 taxis were added to the network as of October 6, 2026. The 500 vehicles are dedicated to airport passengers, while the 300 city network vehicles will serve both airport and non-airport journeys. The deployment forms part of the transport authority's efforts to improve mobility across Abu Dhabi and support increased passenger volumes at Zayed International Airport.
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- khaleejtimes.comKhaleej TimesAbu Dhabi Mobility and Abu Dhabi Airports added 800 taxis, including 500 vehicles at the airport and 300 across the city network, announced October 6, 2026
- arabianbusiness.comArabian Business500 taxis will serve passengers arriving into Zayed International Airport
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