The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is consistently working to improve the public transport network in the Emirate. Following the addition of Tesla Model 3 in the Emirate’s taxi fleet, RTA Dubai has now announced the electric bus trial in collaboration with the Australian BusTech Group. This RTA electric bus initiative is in line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
Here is all you need to know about this new RTA electric bus trial in Dubai.
RTA ELECTRIC BUS INITIATIVE
Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 calls for an increase in electric and hybrid vehicles, energy-efficient facilities, streetlights, and waste reduction. Aligning with the strategy, RTA Dubai signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Government, Australia to run a trial of electric buses on a certain route which includes some wonderful sights of Dubai.
ADVANTAGES OF RTA ELECTRIC BUS TRIAL
Dubai’s public transport network is undoubtedly one of the finest in the world. That said, the introduction of zero-emission electric buses in Dubai will help RTA achieve its goal of reducing the carbon footprint of public transport.
This trial run of electric buses by RTA will help in testing innovative technologies. Alongside, it will test customer satisfaction and service experience. This trial service will incorporate customer and driver feedback about bus performance and benefits and how this service could be further improved.
RTA ELECTRIC BUS ROUTE MAP
The Australian BusTech group has been operating full-electric buses as a shuttle service in Dubai since 2017. However, now their electric buses will be part of the world’s top public transport network after a trial.
The trial run of the RTA electric bus routes will cover the following locations:
- Al Sufouh Tram Station
- Burj Al Arab
- Wild Wadi
- Umm Suqeim 1
- Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
- Majlis Al Ghoreifa
- Rashid Bin Bakhait Masjid
- Mercato Mall
- La Mer South
Although you require a nol card to use Dubai public transport, the Dubai electric bus charges will be zero during the trial period.
This was all about the newly introduced RTA electric bus trial. Besides, you can choose to go green and support government initiatives by switching from your conventional vehicle to an electric car. You can explore the following electric car models in the listings of used cars for sale in the UAE and travel at your own convenience:
Stay tuned to the UAE’s favourite cars blog to stay updated on the recent public transport developments and news in the emirates.
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