The most advanced city in terms of technology use is Dubai. Various initiatives have been conducted by PBT to test the latest technology that will facilitate the lives of the population. The latest Dubai has embarked on mobility pod operations with swap guide capabilities for short-haul trips.
Each electric-powered pod is capable of carrying ten passengers, four seated and six standing. It moves at a maximum speed of 20 kilometers per hour. Passengers use the smartphone app to call the pod which then take them to the destination of choice.
This pod targets users who may not want to run and does not need services like Uber to the destination. Each pod is capable of working for two hours before it needs to be charged for six hours.
The introduction of this pod system is the Dubai initiative to target 25% of its public transport system using a switched system. Another system that was introduced was the Tesla Model X taxi driver and the introduction of the Volocopter flying taxi in the near future.
This pod targets users who may not want to run and does not need services like Uber to the destination. Each pod is capable of working for two hours before it needs to be charged for six hours.
The introduction of this pod system is the Dubai initiative to target 25% of its public transport system using a switched system. Another system that was introduced was the Tesla Model X taxi driver and the introduction of the Volocopter flying taxi in the near future.
Source: RTA Dubai, Dubai Media Office
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