Hamdan launches plan to set up Trackless Tram at eight locations across Dubai
- 03 Nov 2024
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
In a tweet posted on Sunday via the X platform, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, stated, “During my visit to the RTA’s headquarters, I reviewed its Dhs16 billion Main Roads Development Plan 2024-2027, featuring 22 major projects.
"I also reviewed the progress of RTA’s initiatives in public and shared transportation, designed to boost service quality and efficiency for more than 2.2 million daily riders.”
He added, “On the occasion of Dubai Tram’s 10th anniversary, we have directed RTA to study the implementation of the ‘Trackless Tram’ project, an autonomous, eco-friendly electric transport system, at eight locations across the emirate.”
He also said, “Under Mattar Al Tayer’s leadership, RTA has become a global model for sustainable public transport solutions and world class infrastructure. We thank the RTA team for their commitment to pioneering AI-driven solutions and empowering national talent to lead this transformation. Dubai will continue to expand its infrastructure, driving accelerated growth and enriching the lives of its people."