UITP MENA in Dubai U.A.E.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

????An interview with Matthew Brownlie, Managing Director of Trapeze Middle East, about integrating taxi cabs into the overall public transit solution in Dubai. Taxis are used in Dubai as a part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s service to provide a door-to-door microtransit experience for riders. The Trapeze Group technology used in the cabs helps with data collection, passenger safety, and tracks revenue.
???? Scenes from the World Expo, with three signature themes of mobility, sustainability, and opportunity. Watch Paul test his luck and try to get through a water wall – without getting wet!
???? An in-depth interview with Ahmed Bahrozyan of the Road and Transportation Authority (RTA). Ahmed and Paul discuss some of RTA’s latest projects, including the Metro’s recent 15km expansion, which created new public transit pathways to 8 communities. Ahmed also covers the bike-sharing program as part of the RTA and Careem Bike partnership, a pilot project for an e-scooter service, and his plans to have autonomous taxi cabs on the roads by 2023.
????????An interview with Scott Winks, Managing Director at Trapeze Group Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. Scott and Paul discuss the innovative technology at the UITP MENA Congress and how new technology can promote equity and inclusion in public transit.

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