RTA deploys two Volvo Electric buses on trial run between La Mer and Al Sufouh – ITP.net

RTA deploys two Volvo Electric buses on trial run between La Mer and Al Sufouh – ITP.net

Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) efforts to embrace sustainability and environment-friendly mass transit means reached a new landmark with the launch of trial run of two Volvo 7900 electric buses.

The two buses will shuttle on a specific path in both directions between La Mer South, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Street and Al Sufouh Tram Station.

The two buses are fitted with Opportunity Charging technology, which is experimented with for the first time in Dubai. A standing electric charger is supplied by ABB Group Buses at La Mer South to charge the buses. Al Quoz Bus Depot provides a night electric charger to run the night charging when the two buses are out of service. The buses can be electrically charged either through pantograph using a standing arm under which the bus is parked at La Mer, or cables connecting direct and alternate currents.