Dubai moves closer to transforming taxis into 100% eco-friendly vehicle

Dubai moves closer to transforming taxis into 100% eco-friendly vehicle

DTC is making strides to realise its strategy to deliver innovative and sustainable transportation services at world-class standards

Published: Wed 26 Apr 2023, 5:31 PM Last updated: Wed 26 Apr 2023, 5:35 PM

The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) on Wednesday inked a deal with BluWave-ai, a Canadian company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI), with the aim to explore optimal methods and practices for transforming taxis into eco-friendly vehicles while increasing the adoption of electric vehicles at a minimal cost.

Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, signed on behalf of DTC, and Devashish Paul, CEO and Founder of BluWave-ai, signed the agreement.

Al Falasi noted that the signing of this MoU is in line with RTA's plan to transform taxis in Dubai into 100 per cent eco-friendly (hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-powered) vehicles by 2027, reflecting DTC's efforts to realise its strategy in delivering innovative and sustainable transportation services at world-class standards.

"DTC will supply BluWave-ai with essential information to explore the most effective model for operating electric vehicles. Furthermore, a joint committee will be formed to monitor progress toward achieving common goals and evaluate performance deliverables. DTC and BluWave-ai aim to foster efforts for the success of shared initiatives and projects, ultimately realising