RTA bans e-scooters on Dubai Metro, Tram

Friday, 1 March 2024 09:25

By ARN News Staff

Starting March 1, commuters on Dubai Metro and Tram will not be allowed to take their e-scooters onboard.

Making the announcement Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the decision to "prohibit" e-bikes is to protect the safety of the commuters.

The decision comes days after Dubai Metro services on the Red Line were disrupted due to smoke from a passenger's e-scooter.

حفاظاً على سلامتك وسلامة الجميع، سيتم منع استخدام السكوتر الكهربائي داخل قطارات #مترو_دبي و #ترام_دبي، ابتداءً من يوم الجمعة 1 مارس 2024. #سلامتك_أولويتنا pic.twitter.com/vZ3sUAjUQF
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 29, 2024

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