Dubai Taxi Company and its strategic partner Bolt have announced the launch of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a major step in the expansion of their mobility partnership across the UAE.
The move strengthens both companies’ presence in the country’s fast-growing digital transport sector, as demand for app-based mobility continues to rise among residents, visitors, and businesses.
E-Hailing Demand Continues To Grow
The Abu Dhabi launch follows sustained growth across the DTC–Bolt partnership. In 2025, Dubai Taxi Company recorded a 24 per cent year-on-year increase in e-hailing activity across its taxi and limousine segments, supported by fleet expansion and growing customer adoption of digital booking channels.
Momentum continued into 2026, with e-hailing activity rising by a further 9 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, underlining continued demand for reliable and convenient mobility services.
Limousine Services To Launch First
Bolt will begin operations in Abu Dhabi with limousine services, giving customers access to ride-hailing through a large network of fleet owners, drivers, and vehicles.
Taxi services are expected to follow in the coming weeks as the rollout expands across the capital.
The expansion also builds on progress in Dubai, where 1,823 National Taxi vehicles were integrated into the Bolt platform during the first quarter of 2026, further broadening its UAE footprint.
Leadership Highlights Demand For Digital Mobility
Vasilis Hadjiaslanis, general manager of Bolt UAE, said Abu Dhabi was a natural next step for Bolt in the UAE, citing strong demand for reliable app-based mobility.
“We have seen exceptional demand for reliable, app-based mobility, and this milestone gives residents and visitors in the capital access to a service that is fast, convenient, and built around their needs,” he said.
He added that Bolt was proud to continue its journey alongside Dubai Taxi Company as it grows its presence across the UAE.
Supporting The UAE’s Smart Mobility Shift
The expansion reinforces Dubai Taxi Company’s commitment to delivering more accessible mobility solutions nationwide, while supporting the UAE’s wider shift toward smart mobility and digitally enabled transport systems.
As both companies continue to scale their services across major cities, the Abu Dhabi launch signals another step in the evolution of the UAE’s transport ecosystem.
