Car is one of the most comfortable modes of transport; however, it is not best option for the environment. Hence, using public transport for short distances or for work is always recommended. And when it comes to public transport, UAE offers one of the cheapest and best public transport in the world. In fact, with an aim to promote sustainabilty, Sharjah Roads and Transports Authority (SRTA) has added ten electric buses to its fleet, in addition to two electric buses with a capacity of 27 passengers. Read on for all the deets.
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10 Additional Electric Buses Added In Sharjah
SRTA has added these electric buses to its fleet with an aim to expand the scope of its sustainable sectors and meet the needs of all the passengers. From environmentally friendly taxis to electric buses, the authority has more than 750 hybrid vehicles that run on electricity. These vehicles not only saves fuels but also are great for the environment.
In a statement, SRTA authorities said that it encourages public to use these electric buses and taxis and take one step to protect the environment. Besides this, the authorities has also approved a fleet of Tesla Model S and Model 3 electric vehicles.
So if you are in Sharjah or other emirates, do consider using electric buses or electric vehicles in the UAE. Besides this, Dubai also recently announced that it will be building around 600 electric vehicle charging stations across the Emirate.
Around 680 Charging Stations Will Be Installed In Dubai By 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) aims to grow Dubai’s network of public charging stations by 170% in less than three years. If all goes as planned, by 2025, we will have around 1,000 Green charging stations in Dubai. At Present, the count is 370, and over time, 680 additional charging stations will be installed across Dubai. This move is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a global green-economy hub.
As per DEWA, Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 seek to generate 100 per cent of its power from clean energy sources by 2050. In fact, the number of Electric Vehicle owners has increased from 14 in 2015 to more than 11,000 by the end of May 2023. The figure is expected to double in the near future. By 2030, Dubai aims to have over 42,000 electric cars on its roads.
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At Present Dubai Has Over 370 Charging Stations
And to cater to the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure, DEWA has over 370 charging stations across Dubai. The stations offer charging options, including ultra-fast chargers, fast chargers, direct current chargers, public parking chargers and wall chargers. The stations are available round the clock at prime locations such as fuel stations and public parks in addition to those located at DEWA’s customer happiness centres and shopping centres, which operate during their respective opening hours. The green charges have provided 13,264 MWh of electricity from 2015 to the end of 2022, powering a cumulative electric vehicle distance of over 66.3 million kilometres.
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