Otaxi to launch e-cabs in Muscat

Otaxi to launch e-cabs in Muscat

An electric taxi service will be launched on trial basis in Muscat governorate in Q1 2024, Harith al Maqbali, CEO of Otaxi, has informed.Muscat – An electric taxi service will be launched on a trial basis in Muscat governorate in the first quarter of 2024, Harith al Maqbali, CEO of Otaxi, has informed.

Speaking to Muscat Daily, Maqbali said, “Launching electric cars in our fleet will support the Omani government  to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The launch of the service in Muscat will be followed by the other governorates.”

According to official estimates, 60% of emissions from the transport sector are from light vehicles, while heavy vehicles, trucks and the maritime transport sector contribute the rest.

In line with Oman’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) announced in March 2023 Oman’s plans to phase out fuel-operated vehicles and ensure that 79% of vehicles in the country by 2035 are electric.

As per the ministry’s estimates, Oman will have at least 22,000 new electric vehicles (EV) on roads by 2040 and phase out all fossil fuel powered vehicles by 2050.

Harith al Maqbali, CEO of Otaxi

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