• E-scooter trials were first introduced in five areas of Dubai in October 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
    E-scooter trials were first introduced in five areas of Dubai in October 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • In early 2022, a Federal Traffic Council committee said it would look into e-scooter misuse and accidents. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    In early 2022, a Federal Traffic Council committee said it would look into e-scooter misuse and accidents. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Those without a full driving licence must apply for a free e-scooter permit and pass an online test. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Those without a full driving licence must apply for a free e-scooter permit and pass an online test. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • As many as 2,000 e-scooters will be available in specific Dubai neighbourhoods. Antonie Robertson / The National
    As many as 2,000 e-scooters will be available in specific Dubai neighbourhoods. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dedicated bicycle and e-scooter paths have been built across Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Dedicated bicycle and e-scooter paths have been built across Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai to expand network for electric scooters to 10 areas from early next year


Anam Rizvi
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Residents in 10 areas of Dubai, including City Walk and Palm Jumeirah, will be able to ride e-scooters on designated tracks starting early next year.

In October 2020, authorities began a trial run in five districts as part of wider efforts to slash congestion levels.

The designated e-scooter areas were Downtown Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Internet City, 2nd of December Street, Al Rigga and Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

By the end of September, e-scooter users made about half a million trips.

Now, residents in five more areas of Dubai will be able to use electric scooters on designated tracks.

Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, announced the start of civil works in preparation for the launch of phase one of the project.

“The initial phase covers Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street (specified track and zone), The Palm Jumeirah, and City Walk. It also covered safe roads in Al Qusais, Al Mankhool, and Al Karama communities as well as cycling tracks except for the cycling tracks of Seih Al Salam, Al Qudra, and Meydan,” Mr Al Tayer said.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority plans to expand the e-scooter network to include specific residential areas and 23 new districts.

“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," said Mr Al Tayer.

More designated e-scooter tracks will be ready for use in Dubai early next year. Photo: Dubai Media Office
More designated e-scooter tracks will be ready for use in Dubai early next year. Photo: Dubai Media Office

“The trial operation of the e-scooter proved successful as a suitable means for individual commuting over short distances and first and last-mile trips. The customers’ satisfaction rating of the experiment reached 82 per cent."

RTA has called on the public to avoid using electric scooters on tracks that are still under construction in order to avoid accidents. They said infrastructure works for e-scooters in new districts is going according to plan.

Residents have been reminded they can can only ride e-scooters under strict guidelines and on designated tracks.

Riders must comply with the rules and regulations set by RTA.

The e-scooter must be parked at designated places and must not be left in places that can trigger traffic bottlenecks.

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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