You Would Soon Be Able To Ride In Dubai’s First 20-Seater Hybrid Abra For Just…*Get This*…AED2
The marine transport in Dubai is getting a FAB makeover.
Dubai’s transport authority just launched the test run of the first hybrid abra today, and also announced plans to build 11 new marine transit stations across the city.
These new environmental-friendly abras will be able to carry up to 20 passengers, with an AED2 fare for travelling between two stations.
The first test run was launched today by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA
These will be operated on a trial basis on Al Seef- Al Ghubaiba line, linking four stations: Al Seef, Baniyas, Dubai Old Souq and Al Ghubaiba
“These environmental-friendly abras are powered by a 20KW electric motor and has 26 lead crystal batteries and solar energy panels along with a standby generator to recharge batteries when running low on power.
It has an automated firefighting system and USB ports for recharging cell phones.”
“The trial run of the hybrid abra supports the Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The step is in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, Dubai Plan 2021, and the UAE Vision 2021. It is also compatible with RTA’s Master Plan for leveraging marine transport in Dubai which is used by 13 million riders per annum,” said Al Tayer.
