UAE Business: Dubai RTA launches operation of e-sooters – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Dubai RTA launches operation of e-sooters – Gulf Digital News

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of Dubai Police announced the start of operation of electric scooters on permitted cycling tracks in 10 districts across Dubai starting from April 13.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of RTA, said, “The initial phase covers the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street, The Palm Jumeirah, and City Walk. It also covers safe roads and tracks within specific zones at Al Qusais, Al Mankhool, and Al Karama, in addition to 167-km long tracks designated for bicycles and scooters across Dubai, excluding the cycling tracks at Saih Assalam, Al Qudra and Meydan.”

“The selection of these districts was guided by specific criteria, such as high population density, special development areas, areas served by public transport and metro stations, the availability of integrated infrastructure, and areas with a high level of traffic safety.

“The joint operation of e-scooters on the specified districts is restricted to four companies; two international (Tier and Lime) and two local (Arnab and Skurtt), which will deploy at least 2000 e-scooters. The selection of the four operators follows their success in the trial phase and the achievement of a