RTA presents an electric bicycle prototype for delivery companies
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RTA will install exclusive charging stations throughout the emirate
Dubai presented an electric bicycle prototype aimed at delivery companies to migrate to ecological electric bicycles. Highways and Transportation Authority (RTA) on Thursday.
“The goal of this initiative is to expand and improve the reach of current and future commercial transportation services, and accelerate the shift toward zero-emission modes of transportation.”
saying Muhannad Khaled Al Muhairi, Director of Commercial Transport Activities at the RTA Licensing Agency.
Al-Muhairi saying RTA collaborated with industry experts to research and develop a prototype electric bicycle model that fits the working nature of the delivery business to encourage companies to adopt green and environmentally friendly means of transportation.
There is also a plan to install charging stations in Dubai for electric bikes.
Al-Muhairi He stressed that the switch to electric bicycles “will reduce operating costs by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.”
“Electric bicycles are equipped with advanced technology that is superior to traditional motorcycles, which in turn will reduce incident rates.”
he added.
He RTA It did not provide the specifications of the electric bikes, but according to the image provided, the black and white electric bikes have the same step-in frame and smaller wheels as gasoline-powered scooters with powerful engines between 50 cc and 125 cc.
Scooters typically have automatic transmissions and come with lights, turn signals and horns, with superior mobility and higher top speeds than mopeds.
Al-Muhairi He said
“RTA seeks to offer more effective and sustainable services consistent with Dubai Vision 2030’s goals of reducing carbon emissions by 30 per cent. This initiative also coincides with the Year of Sustainability 2023.”
News Source: Khaleej Times
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