Dubai passengers have completed 2.8m Careem bike trips since the service launched in 2020, says the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The RTA and Careem announced the completion of 2.8m trips via the Careem Bike service between the service launch in February 2020 to December 2022.
The trend is consistent with Dubai’s strategy of becoming a bicycle-friendly city, and the emirate’s direction to encourage the use of environmentally friendly mobility means that contribute to maintaining air quality.
Careem bikes in Dubai
Using bikes has numerous benefits for community health considering it a sporting activity in addition to being a simple, light, and affordable transit means.
The construction of cycling tracks at world-class standards ensures smooth and quick access to many multiple destinations across the city.
It also enhances the demand for bicycle use and provides suitable alternatives that encourage residents and visitors to practice cycling sport and other healthy activities.
Through RTA’s partnership with Careem, the total number of Careem stations increased to 175 in 2022, and the number of bikes increased to 1,750.
In 2022, Careem Bike service made 1.4 million trips in Dubai, a 61% increase over 2021.
Customers used Careem Bike to travel 5,993,450km across Dubai, with the longest single trip spanning 58 kilometres from Al Qudra to the Atria Tower in Business Bay.
As such, customers mitigated 912,000 kg of CO2, which is the equivalent of 289 cars emitting CO2 in one year.
In 2022, bikes made 251,393 journeys between 2 stations and 361,357 trips with two or more connected trips from one station to another.
Residents accounted for 83% of total trips, while tourists made up 17%.
Bassel Al Nahlaoui, Managing Director of Mobility at Careem, said: “We’re so excited to see the number of Careem Bike stations and bikes more than double in the past year as more residents and tourists choose to get around Dubai by bike.
“Through our partnership with Dubai Holding, we’ve been able to tap into some of Dubai’s most popular business districts, residential communities, and retail destinations.
“In just two years, Careem Bike has grown into the leading bike-sharing initiative in the region, and we’re thankful for the incredible support we’ve received from the RTA in achieving that.”
To encourage sustainable travel, Dubai Holding has welcomed 22 Careem Bike stations to five of its destinations, including City Walk, Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay, Media City and Internet City.
Careem BIKE is the leading bike-sharing initiative in the region and was launched with the ambition to support sustainable growth and encourage an active lifestyle among residents.
Since launching in February 2020, Careem BIKE has reduced carbon emissions by 1,926,033 kilograms, equivalent to emissions from 600 cars.
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