E-scooters banned on Dubai metro but foldable bicycles still allowed

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is banning the use of e-scooters inside the city’s metro and tram system as of today, 1 March 2024.

This is according to a tweet from the RTA’s official X account that was posted late Thursday night.

Previously, passengers could bring e-scooters onto the Dubai Metro, but there were some rules that included folding e-scooters once onboard the trains and using the wide entry gates when traversing through a station.

On its official Twitter feed, the RTA made the following announcement:

To ensure your safety and that of others, the use of E-scooters inside #DubaiMetro and #DubaiTram will be prohibited, starting Friday, March 1, 2024. #YourSafetyOurPriority

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 29, 2024

However, the Dubai Metro is still allowing passengers to carry foldable bicycles onto trains and trams, according to an updated tweet from the RTA.

Thank you for contacting us. Kindly note that only foldable bicycles without any batteries are allowed inside The Dubai Metro and Tram cabins. These bicycles must adhere to the size regulations for luggage and should be stored in the designated luggage area within the train.…

— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 1, 2024