Dubai to Acquire 637 Additional Buses by 2026; RTA to Test Electric Bus during Summer Season
Dubai's clearly setting the bar high in public transportation, and they ain't slowing down—not even a bloody heatwave! The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is hell-bent on pushing the envelope, planning to splash AED 1.1 billion on 637 environmentally-friendly buses.
These buses? Compliant with the European 'Euro 6' low-emission standards. That means less greenhouse gas emissions, and a greener UAE—especially exciting considering the current global climate crisis. But that's not all! The deal even includes 40 electric buses, the UAE's biggest and first-of-its-kind order. Deliveries are set for 2025 and 2026.
The RTA's not going it alone, either. They've signed agreements with senior representatives from Volvo Buses, MAN, Zhongtong Bus, and Anadolu Isuzu. But wait, there's more! RTA's also partnering with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD for a trial run of these electric buses fitted with the latest technologies and battery systems. Clean energy, cutting-edge tech, what's not to love?
So, keep your eyes peeled for some electric buses, ferrying folks 'round Dubai, as they traverse our scorching summers during this trial run. Sounds like the future's here, folks!
Now if you're wondering about the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040 and the RTA Strategic Plan 2023–2030, well, they're all part of the city's plan to boost operational efficiency, elevate public transit infrastructure, and advance smart mobility. Furthermore, this move aligns with Dubai's long-term objectives to alleviate traffic congestion, improve intermodal connectivity, and contribute to reducing transportation sector carbon emissions, all part of the Year of Sustainability initiatives.
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- The RTA's investment in 637 environmentally-friendly buses signals a shift towards a greener lifestyle in Dubai.
- The incorporation of 40 electric buses in this deal marks the UAE's largest and first-of-its-kind order for electric vehicles.
- The partnerships with Volvo Buses, MAN, Zhongtong Bus, Anadolu Isuzu, and BYD indicate the industry's commitment to technological advancements in the automotive sector.
- The introduction of clean energy electric buses is expected to revolutionize public-transit and contribute to Dubai's sustainability goals.
- The trial run of these electric buses fitted with the latest technologies and battery systems is a significant step towards smart mobility and carbon emission reduction.
- The Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040 and the RTA Strategic Plan 2023–2030 aim to boost operational efficiency, elevate public transit infrastructure, and align with the Year of Sustainability initiatives.
- The transit transformation in Dubai, driven by electric vehicles, is a promising move towards reducing transportation sector carbon emissions.
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