More than 2,000 scooters can be made out there, though riders will need to have both a full driving license or a allow to make use of them…
Looking to see town sights in type? Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced that that from Wednesday April 13, you’ll be capable of ride an e-scooter in 10 Dubai districts on designated cycle tracks.
The community stretches throughout an spectacular 167 kilometres, starting from the suburbs of Dubai Internet City and JLT, to the scenic shores of the Palm and proper to the guts of town on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. Areas in Satwa and Al Rigga are additionally lined, in addition to secure roads and tracks inside particular zones of Al Qusais, Al Mankhool and Al Karama.
The operation of electrical scooters on permitted biking tracks has began in 10 districts throughout Dubai ranging from Wednesday, April 13, 2022. (*10*)
— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 10, 2022
If you don’t personal your personal and want to rent one, the areas can be lined by 2,000 scooters, all of which can be operated by certainly one of 4 corporations.
Requirements for driving an e-scooter
Earlier this month, the RTA introduced that below a brand new decision, e-scooter riders are required to have both a full driving license (from the UAE or worldwide) or apply for a free e-scooter allow and go an on-line check. These will turn into out there from May 1, and also you can get them on-line at rta.ae. Riders beneath 16 aren’t permitted to ride electrical bikes or scooters.
As extra e-scooters come into use as town seems at changing into extra sustainable and two-wheel pleasant, Dubai Police will make sure the compliance of highway and e-scooter customers.
“It is our duty in Dubai Police to control the road, and ensure that cyclists, e-scooter riders and users of all other mobility means comply with the safety conditions to protect them as well as others against the risks of roads,” stated Lt Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police.
Image: Dubai Media Office
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