RAILBUS Inc, a trailblazer in developing the world’s first fully solar-powered mass transit system, has announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
This collaboration marks a major step towards revolutionising urban transport and underscores a joint commitment to eco-friendly transport solutions, according to Arabian Business.
Solar-powered public transportation in Dubai
The MOU between RAILBUS and RTA sets the stage for cooperation in creating and implementing innovative, environmentally friendly transport technologies throughout Dubai.
RAILBUS’s solar-powered system offers a groundbreaking approach to public transit, providing a sustainable, efficient, and economical alternative to traditional transport methods.
Rawan Kamal, Partners Relations Manager at RAILBUS Inc, stated: “This partnership with RTA represents more than just progress for RAILBUS; it signifies a move towards a future where clean, renewable energy fuels our cities.
“We are privileged to collaborate with a forward-thinking authority like RTA and enthusiastic about the potential for sustainable urban growth.”
Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency at RTA, commented: “Teaming up with RAILBUS is in line with our goal to embrace innovative solutions that enhance Dubai’s quality of life.
“We are eager to explore how RAILBUS’s solar-powered transport system can contribute to our city’s sustainability and mobility objectives.”
Key aspects of the historic collaboration include:
Mobility Innovation: Utilising RAILBUS’s solar-powered transportation technology expertise to improve Dubai’s public transit network
Sustainability Targets: Supporting Dubai’s aim for environmental sustainability and reduced carbon emissions in transportation
Trial Initiatives: Launching trial schemes to showcase the effectiveness and advantages of RAILBUS’s system within the city’s current infrastructure