Dubai to get 637 new buses by 2026; RTA to trial electric bus in summer

Khaleej Times

6 hours ago

The UAE and Dubai, in particular, has set high benchmarks when it comes to public transport with the city boasting of top-class metro, tram, bus and marine mobility.
And the bustling emirate is aiming to improve it even further. As a step towards that goal, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has signed agreements to acquire 637 buses of various types, all compliant with the European 'Euro 6' low-emission standards.
The deal includes 40 electric buses — marking the UAE's largest and first-of-its-kind order. Deliveries are scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
The RTA signed agreements with senior representatives from Volvo Buses, MAN, Zhongtong Bus and Anadolu Isuzu.
The RTA also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese company BYD to pilot the operation of an electric bus equipped with the latest technologies and battery systems offered by the company.
The trial will take place in Dubai over a period that includes the summer season.