E-scooter trial run in Dubai to start soon: 5 zones to watch

  DUBAI – The trial run of Dubai’s e-scooter project is expected to start as early as next week, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Five operators will be offering e-scooters for hire, namely Careem, Lime, Tier, Arnab and Skurrt. The trial run will start in five zones: Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Internet City, 2nd of December St, Al Rigga and Jumeirah Lake Towers. According to RTA, these zones have been selected according to specific criteria such as population density, private developments, availability of public transport services, integrated infrastructure, and high traffic safety records.

New cycling lanes in Dubai

Meanwhile, cycling lanes are being expanded in Dubai, with construction of new cycling lanes to extend by 88km across eight districts. 16km lane: Runs parallel to pedestrian track from Jumeirah Beach to Al Sufouh Street before linking with the existing cycling track at King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street. 8km lane: Links cycling tracks at Al Khawaneej and Al Warqa through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Tripoli Street. 7km lane: From Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard to the cycling track on Jumeirah Road in the DIFC district and the 2nd of December Street. ICA/Expat Media
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