Sharjah Taxi Caters to 2.7 Million Passengers during First Half of 2023

Sharjah Taxi Caters to 2.7 Million Passengers during First Half of 2023

Sharjah Taxi Caters to 2.7 Million Passengers during First Half of 2023

For Immediate Release:
Sharjah, 14 July, 2023

Sharjah Taxi, reported exceptional results during the first half of 2023; the company has
successfully transported more than 2.7 million passengers, catering to a daily average of 15,000
passengers.
The Eid al-Adha holiday statistics for the year 2023 have also yielded exceptional results; more
than 102,000 passengers were transported, amounting to 17,000 passengers per day, with an
increase of 14% on the daily average of the first half of 2023. The number of taxi users at
Sharjah International Airport reached 23,476 passengers, with a daily average of 3,912
passengers during the Eid Al Adha period.
Khalid Al Kindi, Acting General Manager of Osool Transport Solutions, said: "These figures
reflect the public’s significant increase in demand for Sharjah Taxi services, demonstrating
confidence in the quality of services provided across the Sharjah taxi fleet. We continue to
strive for excellence in providing the Emirate with unmatched transport services, with the aim
of achieving our vision by providing a distinctive transportation experience for our passengers.”
Al Kindi added that the Sharjah Taxi team is working diligently to ensure the safety and comfort
of all passengers, and to provide the highest levels of comfort and well-being through high-
quality services that comply with Sharjah Taxi's motto.
Sharjah Taxi seeks to transform 100% of its fleet into environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles
that run on both fuel and electricity, in line with the directives of the Government of Sharjah,
based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme
Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to make the Emirate of Sharjah environmentally friendly
and sustainable across all fields and sectors.
The Sharjah Taxi fleet includes 650 vehicles of various makes and models; all vehicles are
equipped with reservation and distribution devices (IVD) to communicate with the Reservation
and Distribution Center, which serves as a convenient and direct link between the Sharjah taxi
reservation staff and passengers requesting rides.
Sharjah Taxi is a project of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government
of Sharjah.

About Sharjah Asset Management:
Sharjah Asset Management is the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah. It strives to
achieve its vision of promoting economic and social development and supporting as well as
accelerating the sustainable economic growth in the Emirate of Sharjah, in partnership with
public and private sectors. The company encourages investment and the promotion of social
responsibility through optimal use of resources, meeting the needs of the community of the
Emirate of Sharjah, and ensuring overall sustainable wellbeing.