Make sure your electric scooter is compliant with the standards as per RTA

Dubai: If you’re looking to buy an electric scooter, make sure it complies with the standard specifications to avoid any violation.

The initial phase of the e-scooter project is up and running in 10 locations across Dubai. This project allows private sector companies to operate and rent electric scooters (e-scooters) for the public to use. Four operators are approved to manage the e-scooter rental business in Dubai, two of them are international: Tier and Lime and the other two are local: Arnab and Skurrt. Dubai Electric Scooter compliance

The initial phase, for e-scooter rental, covers 10 locations including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street, and City Walk. It also covers The Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais (On safe streets 30 km/h), Al Mankhool, and Al Karama communities as well as dedicated cycle tracks, which can be seen in the locations map at the bottom of the page. Dubai Electric Scooter compliance

Road marking and signboards for e-scooters and their designated or shared tracks with bicycles are installed on-site. In addition to signage; laws, regulations and technical requirements are established for individuals and companies to follow in order to ensure the safety of individuals and to protect public property while using e-scooters.

Note: You need to have a permit to ride an eScooter, in the above-mentioned areas.

To learn more about permits, visit RTA Dubai’s website.

About RTA Dubai

Since providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai has been high on the government’s agenda, which is evident from its initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was formed by the decree number 17 for the year 2005.

RTA is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE, neighboring countries in order to provide an effective & an integrated transport system capable of achieving Dubai’s vision & serving the vital interests of the Emirate.

Source: RTA Website