Demand dips, not disruption, shape Dubai Taxi strategy, CEO says Last updated: May 01, 2026 | 07:00 Dubai taxis accounted for 29 per cent of the total public ridership in Dubai. Supplied “We have not undertaken any workforce reductions,” said Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Company told in a written Q&A. “Our drivers are our most valuable asset, and we have stood by them during this period.” Alfalasi drew a clear distinction between operational disruption and shifting customer demand — a key point as the mobility sector navigates changing travel patterns. “Our operations have remained fully functional across all verticals — taxis, buses, limousines, e-hailing, and delivery bikes — with no structural disruption to service delivery,” he said. “The impact we have seen is demand-driven rather than operational, and that is an important distinction.” Fleet redeployed as demand shifts Instead of cutting capacity, DTC has been reallocating resources.…