Metrolink to operate 90 new electric buses starting October 2 – The Peninsula

Metrolink to operate 90 new electric buses starting October 2 – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) has announced an addition of 90 new electric buses to the Metrolink fleet to cater to the special needs of residential areas. The announcement was made yesterday during the launch event held at the Al Sadd metro station.

The event was attended by Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Muftah, CAO of Mowasalat (Karwa), Ahmad Hassan Al-Obaidly, the COO of Mowasalat (Karwa) and Eng. Abdulla Saif Al-Sulaiti, Chief of Service Delivery for Qatar Rail.

In line with Mowasalat (Karwa)’s values and Qatar’s mission to a green road transportation system, not only are the new electric buses completely zero-emission, but they have also near-zero noise generation as well. The fleet is fully customized to the environment in Doha and comprises 60 minibuses and 30 medium-sized buses with battery capacities of 163kWh and 211kWh, respectively.

With the drivers’ and passengers’ safety paramount in mind, the entire fleet is equipped with 360-degree cameras and sensors to ensure drivers get a full view of the vehicle’s surroundings. The buses are highly energy efficient with an inbuilt intelligent energy control system for the batteries to last longer and the interiors of the buses come equipped with changeable LED lighting. The buses are easily accessible for passengers with special