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Dubai RTA updates payment app with innovative new features
With a refreshed design and new features, Dubai RTA's nol Pay app aims to improve the transportation experience in Dubai for residents and visitors alike.
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Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 22 – Mohamed Mezghani, UITP
In this latest episode of the Intelligent Transport Podcast, Editorial Assistant Halimah Haque sits down with Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of UITP, to discuss the future of public transport, including key challenges, opportunities and the importance of gender diversity and sustainability in ensuring the further advancement of the industry.
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Marking the end of the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2023
The UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2023 in Barcelona gathered urban mobility professionals from 110 countries, showcasing the latest innovations in the sector, while setting the stage for future advancements.
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Dubai’s RTA releases strategy to transition to zero-emission operations by 2050
With a key focus on transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, implementing energy-efficient measures in buildings and prioritising waste reduction, RTA's new strategy aims to mitigate climate change and minimise its carbon footprint.
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Dubai’s RTA launches innovative cycling tunnel in Meydan area
In line with RTA's commitment to provide a safe and interconnected cycling network, the new cycling tunnel eliminates the need for riders to wait at surface crossings along the Meydan track.
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Dubai’s RTA enhances accessibility of facilities for people with disabilities
RTA has completed 82% of retrofitting its buildings and facilities to make them more accessible to people with disabilities, including new automatic doors, braille signage, tactile guiding paths, wheelchair ramps and more.
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Dubai Metro surpasses two billion riders milestone
Having carried more than two billion riders since opening in 2009, the Dubai Metro has established itself as a reliable and efficient transportation option in the city, playing a crucial role in boosting Dubai's economy.
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RTA’s integrated transport systems: The key to Dubai’s rapid urbanisation
Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, discusses the key factors that are driving the success of RTA's public transport systems and the organisation's commitment to sustainability, as well as highlights what RTA is doing to expand and optimise Dubai’s public transport…
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Dubai’s RTA launches second phase of Smart Pedestrian Signals project
In line with RTA's commitment to improve traffic safety, the second phase of Dubai's Smart Pedestrian Signals project will continue utilising IoT technology to detect pedestrian movement and reduce accidents across 10 new locations.
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Dubai’s RTA launches road testing of autonomous taxi vehicles
As part of its new partnership, Dubai's RTA aims to launch autonomous taxi services in the city, seeking to reduce traffic congestion, accidents and harmful emissions by deploying 4,000 self-driving vehicles by 2030.
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Dubai doubles shared e-scooter trips in 2022
With over 557,000 riders across Dubai having used the micro-mobility service in 2022, an expansion of new e-scooter lanes and permitted riding areas are set to continue throughout 2023.
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Dubai’s RTA and Keolis sign MoU for community initiatives
The Memorandum of Understanding will see RTA and Keolis work together to enhance regional and international community initiatives, while promoting co-operation towards serving the community.
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RTA reports 35% increase in Dubai’s public transport ridership in 2022
With the Dubai Metro accounting for 36% of the total ridership, Dubai's public transport ridership has increased by 35% in 2022, reflecting a shift towards using integrated means of transportation in the city.
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Dubai’s RTA to transform taxis to 100% green vehicles by 2027
In line with the city's green economy initiatives and its goal for emissions free transport by 2050, Dubai's RTA is set to transition all taxis to 100% environmentally friendly vehicles over the next four years.
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TIER Mobility reaches one million rides milestone in Dubai
Since first launching in Dubai in October 2020, TIER's e-scooters and e-bikes have provided the city's residents and visitors with an alternative to the private car, enabling them to replace over 500,000km of car journeys.
