• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, inspects the RTA's autonomous mobility and AI projects during a visit to the Metro Depot at Al Rashidiya. All photos by Dubai Media Office / Wam
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, inspects the RTA's autonomous mobility and AI projects during a visit to the Metro Depot at Al Rashidiya. All photos by Dubai Media Office / Wam
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed enjoys a glimpse into the future during his RTA tour.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed enjoys a glimpse into the future during his RTA tour.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is shown Dubai's transport authority is moving into the future.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is shown Dubai's transport authority is moving into the future.
  • The RTA is driving forward with futuristic plans for the emirate.
    The RTA is driving forward with futuristic plans for the emirate.
  • The Crown Prince of Dubai and other dignitaries are given an insight into the RTA's bold vision.
    The Crown Prince of Dubai and other dignitaries are given an insight into the RTA's bold vision.
  • Plans for Dubai's transport infrastructure are being mapped out well in advance.
    Plans for Dubai's transport infrastructure are being mapped out well in advance.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed was told about the RTA's hi-tech efforts to boost efficiency on the roads and the track.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed was told about the RTA's hi-tech efforts to boost efficiency on the roads and the track.
  • Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed led a delegation to the Metro depot at Al Rashidiya.
    Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed led a delegation to the Metro depot at Al Rashidiya.
  • Dubai's transport authority is pulling out all the stops to boost services for passengers.
    Dubai's transport authority is pulling out all the stops to boost services for passengers.

Transport

Visionary public transport system unveiled in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan witnessed new, lightweight units, which could revolutionise travel around the UAE's biggest city

The National

December 04, 2018

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A futuristic mobility system that could revolutionise travel around Dubai was praised on Tuesday by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

During a visit to the Metro Depot at Al Rashidiya, the Crown Prince of Dubai witnessed the unveiling of two versions of what have been termed Sky Pods by the city's Roads and Transport Authority.

Each capsule is said to be five times more efficient than standard electric vehicles, requiring infrastructure which is ten times smaller than that needed by conventional transit systems of a similar capacity.

They have a top speed of 150km/h and can carry about 20,000 riders per hour.

Sheikh Hamdan also inspected the new Dubai Metro trains which have recently arrived in the UAE and are being tested at the depot.

The Sky Pods are said to be more efficient than other electric transport. Duba Media Office
The Sky Pods are said to be more efficient than other electric transport. Duba Media Office

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