RTA Finally Lifts E-Scooter Ban From Dubai Metro

Commuters can resume bringing their electronic scooters to the Dubai Metro stations and onboard the trains, confirms RTA

Posted on

4 October 2024

| Last updated on 10 October 2024

by Clarice Awa

E-scooters are no longer banned on the Dubai Metro stations and trains

The months-long ban on e-scooters inside the Dubai Metro has been lifted!

For many public transport commuters in Dubai, electronic scooters are another way to ease long travels and reach distances that aren't accessible by bus or the metro. During the emirate's hot summers, it's also a handy low-cost alternative to avoid walking under the scorching sun.

As of early October 2024, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced they've lifted the ban on bringing e-scooters on the Dubai Metro.

Back in March 2024, RTA officials implemented a temporary ban on taking e-scooters into the Dubai Metro stations and trains. Now, over seven months later, commuters can finally bring their electronic scooters back into the stations and carriages of the Dubai Metro.

Passengers who wish to bring their mobility devices into the Dubai Metro are required follow the e-scooter rules set by RTA. Here, we list them out so you can avoid any trouble!

What types of e-scooters are allowed on the Dubai Metro?

List of RTA's requirements when bringing an e-scooter on the Dubai Metro or Tram:

Wet or very dirty e-scooters are not allowed in the Dubai Metro or Dubai Tram.
E-scooters must be powered off at all times while within the Metro or Tram premises. Riding e-scooters in the footbridges, stations, or trains/trams is prohibited.
Don't let the e-scooter block or obstruct doors, aisles, seats, or emergency equipment.
Commuters must cover up or retract any of the e-scooter's protruding parts that can cause damage to others or property.
E-scooters must be folded when entering Dubai Metro/Tram stations, platforms, or onboard the carriages.
E-scooters must be folded when tapping in or out of the trains and trams.
Do not charge e-scooters while in the Dubai Metro or Dubai Tram premises.
Commuters must always pay attention to the safe carriage of their e-scooters.
E-scooters with damaged batteries are not allowed on the Metro or Tram premises.
Modified e-scooters must not be taken into the Dubai Metro or Tram.
E-scooters with dual batteries are prohibited to be brought on the Metro or Tram.
E-scooters must not be emitting any environment contaminants.
Only e-scooters that comply with with international standards (i.e. UL, IEC, etc.) are allowed.

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