• 2 weeks ago
How Dubai commuters can now use e-scooters to or from the Metro
Transcript
00:00In various cities across the world, e-scooters are being used as a first and last mile solution.
00:18So we are here at the metro station where people can use one of these scooters instead
00:25of walking, they can take one of these and then they can go home easier and faster.
00:30So today, the RTA has launched the trial period of e-scooters in various areas including here
00:37in Al Riga, also at Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, at Dubai Internet City, Jumaila Lake Towers
00:44and at 2nd December Street.
00:46So there are five companies that have partnered with RTA with regards to the use of e-scooters.
00:53This one is owned by Arnab.
00:55So how do we use this scooter?
00:59First, everything is listed here.
01:03First, we scan the QR code, open the app and then download it.
01:14You can download it on iPhone and also on Google Store.
01:19Because this is just an introduction phase, as you can see, you can get two free rides
01:32and it will cost you 3 dirhams to unlock.
01:35This is an e-scooter and then the per minute ride is 60 fils.
01:42I've just downloaded the app, I'm going to open it.
01:45And as I said, there are five companies which have partnered with RTA for the launch of
01:52e-scooters.
01:53Arnab is just one of them.
01:56Now, I'm going to sign up for the app, I'll put my email.
02:06After putting all my bank details and then don't forget that there is a promo code, I'm
02:13going to sign up now.
02:24We're now done with the registration part and we're going to scan the QR code to use
02:29this e-scooter.
02:30Okay, done.
02:38So it says here, the battery life of this scooter is 88%.
02:44The number is 851 and all I have to do to use this scooter is to press rent.
02:51Here's a warning, this e-scooter is geofence, meaning you cannot take this outside of the
02:58designated area.
03:00So we're here in Alriga, I cannot use this bike and take it to, let's say, Naif.
03:07No.
03:08Simply, this will stop.
03:11If I cross beyond the Alriga area, the e-scooter will just turn off.
03:17Read all the instructions for safety and health considerations.
03:21Okay, wear your face mask.
03:25And this little thing here is not just a small pouch because inside it are disposable
03:34hand gloves.
03:39Slide to open.
03:42Did you hear that sound?
03:48That means we're ready to go.
03:50It's easy as one, two, three, and now we're off to go.
04:02My name is Mohamed.
04:03I'm from Sudan.
04:04You know, I used to walk to the metro station.
04:07It takes me like 15 to 20 minutes.
04:12So when I took Arnab, it was faster, you know.
04:16I came here faster and, yeah, I reached the metro on time.
04:22So this means that I will not be late on my work, you know.
04:25It's very, very simple.
04:28I've registered like five minutes before I can take it.
04:33It did not take long.
04:35And it is two, three rides when you take it.
04:39And it's very simple.
04:40It's very easy, very, very, very smooth ride.
04:44You know, I loved it.
04:46I really loved it.
04:48It's a great job, you know.
04:50All right.
04:52So that's it.
04:53We hope that we were able to give you tips and instructions how to use this e-scooter.
05:00For more questions, please log on to RTA website or check details and updates on golfnews.com.
05:08This is Angel Tesserero reporting for Golf News with Clint Ekberg, Behind the Lens.