Electric Scooter
E-scooter
The initial phase of the e-scooter covered 10 locations including: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street, and City Walk, as well as The Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais (On safe streets 30 km/h), Al Mankhool, and Al Karama communities as well as dedicated cycle tracks, which can be seen in the locations map.
This project allows private sector companies to operate and rent electric scooters (e-scooters) for the public to use. Four operators were approved to manage the e-scooter rental business in Dubai, two of them are international: Tier and Lime and the other two are local: Arnab and Skurrt. Furthermore, RTA continuously runs awareness campaigns and inspections on the four RTA-approved operators of e-scooters. These awareness campaigns and inspections have significantly contributed to the delivery of safe, smooth and enjoyable services to users from all spectrums of the community.
Additionally, e-scooter operations are now in 11 new residential areas in Dubai, and that was after completing all engineering and technical procedures and verifying traffic safety issues in the new areas.
Allowing the operation of e-scooters in 11 new residential areas raises the number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted to operate to 21; more than doubling the total length of tracks dedicated to bikers from 185 to 390 km, which includes safe and shared internal roads for bikes and e-scooters across Dubai.
The new areas where the use of e-scooters is permitted are Al Tawar 1, Al Tawar 2, Umm Suqeim 3, Al Garhoud, Muhaisnah 3, Umm Hurair 1, Al Safa 2, Al Barsha South 2, Al Barsha 3, Al Quoz 4, and Al Qusais 3. This provides the neighborhood with facilities to serve residents and offer them smooth access to public utilities such as mosques, public parks, and public transport stations using eco-friendly means.
Furthermore, as part of procedures undertaken to enhance traffic safety in the new areas where the use of a scooter is permitted, RTA added ground markings that included introducing a red carpet marking to alert motorists that the use of e-scooters is permitted in this area, installing traffic signs that show the beginning and end of the safe track for riders of individual mobility means, modifying the speed signs, installing traffic and cautionary signs, as well as installing directional signs leading to public transport stations.
Note: You need to have a permit to ride an eScooter, in the above mentioned areas.
Safety rules
Main safety rules and obligations to ride an e-scooter safely
Avoid reckless driving that endangers the public 
Not carry anything or any passenger that can causes e-scooter imbalance 
Dismount the e-scooter while crossing pedestrian crossing 
Use the e-scooter individually, with age not less than 16 years old 
Obtain the e- scooter driving permit 
Avoid riding e-scooters outside designated or shared lanes 
Refrain from using dual headsets 
Ride on designated tracks, adhere to traffic instructions & regulations, and warning signs on the tracks 
Leave a safe distance between e-scooters, bikes and pedestrians 
Wear a helmet and reflective jacket
Respect everyone's space
Fold your bicycle or e-scooter in the
station and in the train
Folded bicycle and e-scooter should
be within allowed luggage size
Use the wide AFC gate
Use the lift and avoid the escalator
Folded bicycle or e-scooter should be
stored in the assigned luggage area
Technical specifications
Renting e-scooters (General instructions):
- You need to download one of the four operator's app's. (Tier, Skurtt, Arnab and Lime) to use the E-scooter. They are available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
- Make sure your smartphone is connected to the internet in order to be able to ride an electric scooter.
- In order to find an electric scooter close to you, simply open any of the operator's apps. You will automatically be taken to the map screen, showing all available scooters in your area. If you don't see any scooter icons displayed, zoom out the map in order to search a wider area.
- If your smartphone battery dies or you are not able to end your ride, make sure to park your scooter in a designated parking zone and contact the operator's Customer Care Section as soon as possible.
Pre-ride safety checks before renting an e-scooter:
- Pump the hand brakes manually to ensure they are working properly.
- Check tires to verify they are not damaged.
- Visually inspect the body of the scooter to ensure there are no cracks or other structural damage.
If the scooter is not in working condition, you should inform the operator immediately.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Locations
The below map illustrates the designated e-scooter cycle tracks as well as the cycle tracks shared with bicycles.
Legislations
Prior to riding an Electric Scooter in the Emirate of Dubai, make sure that you are aware of the requirements. Learn more about the legislations and laws concerning Electric Scooters by downloading the file below.
2022 Regulating the Use of Bikes in the Emirate of Dubai
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Traffic signs and ground markings
This sign indicates that the road or part of it is intended for the shared use of bicycles, electric scooters, and vehicle riders
Separate paths for pedestrians, electric scooters, and bicycles
This sign indicates that the the path or part of it is intended for the shared use of pedestrians and bicycle riders only
This sign indicates that the path is shared between bicycle and electric scooter riders
This sign indicates that the path is shared between bicycle and electric scooter riders
This sign indicates that this path is intended exclusively for bicycle riders
A traffic sign stated that riding bicycles and electric scooters is prohibited after this point except through designated paths
This sign indicates the start of a dedicated path for bicycles
This sign indicates that the path is dedicated for bicycles
This sign indicates The end of a dedicated bicycle path
A ground mark stating the continuation of the shared path and placed at internal intersections
Red carpet road marking to alert the drivers that they are entering soft mobility areas which is allowed the e-scooter and cyclist to use to reduce their speed
This sign indicates to dismount the electric scooter and bicycle at pedestrian crossings
This sign indicates That riding electric scooters and bicycles is prohibited