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Dubai Metro: New rules for scooters, bicycles

E-scooter or bicycle users are urged to follow the instructions

Dubai Metro

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued new rules for scooters on board Dubai Metro and in the stations.

The new instructions as per RTA are:

  • Scooters or bicycles must be folded in the Metro Stations
  • Those with scooters or bicycles are allowed to pass through the wide gate only
  • On board the metro, scooters and bicycles must be placed in the luggage area

The announcement was made by RTA on Thursday, it said “If you are E-scooter or bicycle users, follow the instructions mentioned above to ensure comfortable commute on board of the #DubaiMetro to reach your destinations with complete ease. #YourComfortMatters #RTA”

Last month, a new AI platform was introduced to monitor e-scooters, bicycles, and other soft mobility operations in collaboration with stakeholders and service providers.

Reflecting on the launch of the platform, Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at RTA said, “This platform is a crucial initiative under the umbrella of RTA’s Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), aimed at enhancing the quality of services and smooth, safe, and secure mobility for users.

“It assists in the preparation of technical studies and promotes the integration of multiple mobility means. Ultimately, it leads to a seamless and integrated travel journey for public transport riders and ensures the safety and security of all users of Dubai’s roads”.

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