RTA, Terra to install battery-swapping stations for electric delivery bikes

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install several battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across strategic locations in the emirate, in a move aimed at promoting sustainable transport and reducing emissions.

The initiative will be developed in collaboration with Terra Tech, a MENA-based B2B micro-mobility technology start-up specialising in battery-swapping infrastructure. It marks the first project of its kind in the region to support zero-emission delivery fleets.

The partnership includes the creation of an integrated system tailored to the delivery sector, designed to meet operators’ charging requirements while helping reduce the total cost of ownership.

Delivery, commercial partners invited to engage with the RTA-Terra initiative

Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency, said the initiative is aligned with the Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030, which aims to cut carbon emissions by 30 per cent through the development of 36 operational locations across Dubai.

“This collaboration supports the development of alternative sustainable energy solutions and enhances the emirate’s readiness to adopt future technologies and operational practices that help reduce emissions, minimise noise pollution, and improve service quality for both citizens and residents alike,” Mahboob said. He added that RTA invites delivery and commercial partners to engage with the initiative to foster a more efficient and sustainable future.

Husam Al Zammar, CEO of Terra, described the collaboration as an important milestone. “RTA has always been achieving major accomplishments in infrastructure and sustainable transport services for all segments of society, particularly in the regulation, expansion, and development of the delivery sector, which plays a vital role in driving the growth of Dubai’s GDP,” he said.

Al Zammar added: “We value RTA’s confidence in our solution for developing battery-swapping stations for the delivery sector, and we look forward to working together to empower the electric bike delivery ecosystem in Dubai.”

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