Dubai, a city and emirate in the UAE, located on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf in the Arabian Peninsula, through Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) will introduce 735 new electric buses this year, marking the largest electric bus deployment in the United Arab Emirates to boost sustainable public transport, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The delivery of the vehicles will be made gradually throughout 2026 and this initiative is part of the plan that aims to accelerate the goal of achieving zero - emissions public transport system by 2050.
Currently, 40 electric buses are already operating in Dubai that have shown a 95% satisfaction rate among passengers and drivers, with significant reductions in carbon emissions, and this large incorporation of electric buses aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to enhance environmental performance and reduce carbon emissions.
This comprehensive programme aims at the transition to green public transport, which includes electric buses and hydrogen - powered vehicles.
To support this new fleet, the infrastructure is also being expanded rapidly. So far, 32 charging units with 360 kW capacity have been installed, established across five major depots, and ensuring the system is ready for future expansion.
The efficiency of electric buses is evaluated using various technical and operational indicators, including range, charging time, charging frequency, noise and emissions generated.
On these buses, one is already operates on the important route F13, a circular feeder bus route that connects the Dubai Mall Metro Station (Landside) with key locations in Downtown Dubai, including the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Al Quoz, a vibrant, mixed use district in Dubai, an industrial hub and a premier cultural and creative centre located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
The new vehicles can travel up to 370 kilometres on a single charge and they have a 470 kWh battery. In addition, special attention is paid of air conditioning systems and the level of comfort, essential factors for their operation in urban environments.
A report highlights that last year in Dubai greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 12% compared to 2024 and by 44% compared to 2022. Likewise, the use of electric buses made it possible to avoid the emissions of more than 59.000 tons of carbon dioxide.
Dubai’s authorities plan to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and, in the long term, complete the transition to a fully emission - free public transport system.
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