Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that construction work for Phase 1 of the electric scooter project will begin in the first quarter of 2022.
The first phase will cover 10 districts in Dubai with plans to expand into residential areas and 23 other districts.
The project will be launched after the successful trial run of 5 areas in Dubai in October 2020, with over half a million trips taken during the time period.
The initial phase will cover Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd December Street (specified track and zone), Palm Jumeirah and City Walk as well as the safe roads in Al Qusais, Al Mankhool and Al Karama communities.
Individuals are advised to not use the tracks that are under construction to avoid accidents.
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said, “The selection of these districts was guided by specific criteria, such as high population density, special development areas, areas served by metro stations and mass transportation, the availability of integrated infrastructure, and areas with a high level of traffic safety."
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed further added, "The operation of the e-scooter is part of Dubai Government's efforts to improve the quality of life and make residents happier, shift towards sustainable transport and make Dubai the preferred place to live and work as well as the preferred and the safest destination for visitors. RTA calls for adopting a healthy and active lifestyle through providing for an integrated and efficient transportation network in the Emirate. It also seeks to provide multiple transportation options for users, in accordance with top international practices that place Dubai among the leading countries in this field.”