The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has commenced a three-month trial of the Skywell electric vehicle, the decision comes in line with migrating to emission-free public transport means in the emirate by 2050.
As part of the trial, DTC will test multiple electric vehicles by various companies to conclude at optimum results.
The Skywell trial period will include testing on Dubai roads in consideration of international standards of safety, security and comfort.
Emission-free and eco-friendly
“This strategic operational step is in line with the best practices for achieving the vision of our leaders to offer quality services that make customers happier and enrich the mobility experience across Dubai. Such a drive warrants delivering top-notch services while ensuring comfort and safety in line with the top environmental protection standards to achieve emission-free transportation by 2050,” said Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation.
“Electric vehicles are safe and eco-friendly transportation modes capable of reducing emissions. Eco-friendly vehicles already make up 70% of the DTC fleet. DTC strives to add 70 eco-friendly vehicles to its fleet each year, in a bid to migrate to emission-free public transport means in Dubai. To accomplish this goal, DTC is introducing various brands of vehicles from different companies to attain optimal results that cater to customers according to the best standards of comfort, safety, and security while addressing the environmental conditions,” added Al Falasi.
Parameters of testing include analysing the operational indicators of each vehicle, maintenance indicators and breakdown rates per 100,000 km.
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