The initiative aims to evaluate the feasibility and performance of electric bikes and battery-swapping technology in real-world delivery scenarios
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Dubai calling: Ukrainian serial entrepreneur Ivan Kroshny launching his 5th venture in the emirate
Kroshny’s latest venture in Dubai is greatly influenced by COP28, which brought home the urgency of sustainability measures on war footing to tackle global warming – threatening to turn into ‘global boiling’ in the not-so-distant future
e-bike
Indian e-bikes startup EMotorad secures $20mn in Series B funding
The Pune-based company, with a presence in the UAE and Middle East, plans to disrupt a market dominated by Chinese manufacturers
Dubai
Dubai food delivery giant announces fleet expansion with electric bikes
noon Food has added e-bikes to their food delivery fleet
e-bikes
Palm Jumeirah’s Nakheel Mall sees rise in scooter thefts
Residents report several scooters stolen outside new mall
Dubai RTA
RTA to operate e-scooters in 11 new areas in Dubai from 2023
Al Tawar 1, Al Tawar 2, Umm Suqeim 3, Al Garhoud, Muhaisnah 3, Umm Hurair 1 and Al Safa 2 are among the new Dubai residential districts approved for e-scooter operations
Cycling
Revealed: The 10 districts where Dubai Police and RTA permit electric scooters on cycling tracks
By the end of April 2022, RTA will launch a link on its its website that will enable individuals to apply and obtain free permits to ride e-scooters on safe roads identified by RTA
Crown Prince of Dubai
What are the new rules for cyclists, electric bikes, and scooters issued by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan?
The new rules provide clarity on licenses and permits, safety standards, road regulations, training, pillion riders, group activities, as well as violations and fines
