Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will ban the use of e-scooters inside the city’s metro and tram system as of today, 1 March 2024.
The total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted to operate has increased to 21, with the total length of tracks rising from 185 to 390 kilometres
Tier Mobility’s initial fleet of e-bikes, which have pedal assistance up to 25 km/h, will be located at the Marsa Plaza promenade
The applicant should not be under the age of 16 and will need to undergo a training course on the RTA’s website
The new rules govern the use of as well as the supply or rental of these devices to individuals and companies
The RTA plans to expand the use of e-scooters to several other districts in the city
Micro-mobility is stepping up to serve as an essential tool for shorter distances
E-scooters with swappable batteries will be deployed in JLT, Downtown, among other areas
The bus stations are integrated with multi mass transit means including the metro, marine transport and taxis
Services can resume in specific areas at 25 per cent capacity