The route of Dubai’s sky pod transport system has been revealed by the city’s Roads and Transports Authority (RTA).
A map unveiled on the Dubai Media Office Twitter page shows the cable car style network will link Al Wasl with Business Bay area.
.@CNN: The system, described as "a cross between a monorail and a ski lift," would see electric pods seating four passengers each traveling at 50 kilometers per hour along routes stretching almost 50 kilometers through #Dubai's busiest districts. pic.twitter.com/JCfXK70O0V
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2020
It will also cover other locations such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai International Financial Centre, Bay Avenue, Marasi Drive, across Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Wasl district, City Walk and the Coca-Cola Arena.
The system is described as "a cross between a monorail and a ski lift”.
.@CNN: Travelers in #Dubai could soon be enjoying more scenic routes with the addition of aerial vehicles to the public transport network. @RTA_Dubai has signed an MoU with British company Beemcar to develop driverless pods that would operate above the city traffic. pic.twitter.com/ylP8z8bS3x
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2020
There will be 21 stations in total linking “vital spots", according to the government.
The system will have the capacity to transit 8,400 riders per hour in each direction.
The sky pods will cover a 50km route.
The RTA confirmed last month a deal had been struck with Beem Car, a company that specialises in urban transport, to create the pods.
The sky pods occupy considerably less area than modes of transport of the same capacity, and use five times less power than electric vehicles.
Dubai is aiming to convert 25 per cent of total journeys in the city into autonomous journeys on various transit means by 2030.