Abu Dhabi skyline from the marina, with the Etihad Towers and the UAE flag. Photograph by Clint Ian Pinto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Abu Dhabi taxi fleet is about 99% low-emission

The Integrated Transport Centre says more than 6,147 taxis run in Abu Dhabi, and about 99% are low-emission.

Gulf News reported on 2 November 2026 that about 99% of Abu Dhabi's taxi fleet of more than 6,147 vehicles is low-emission, including hybrid and electric vehicles. Abu Dhabi taxis go green as hybrid and electric fleet hits 99%

The centre's account

The Integrated Transport Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and also known as Abu Dhabi Mobility, published the same figures on 14 September 2026. The fleet comprises more than 6,147 vehicles, and about 99% are low-emission, including hybrid and electric vehicles. In 2025 the number of passengers exceeded 60 million. Smart bookings accounted for 18% of bookings, and electronic payment transactions exceeded 38.53 million.

The centre runs Abu Dhabi Taxi and Zayed International Airport Taxi, for travel across the emirate and for passengers using the airport. Booking is through the Abu Dhabi Taxi application and other approved apps. Taxis take payment by terminal, QR code and other digital methods.

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