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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with a leading Canadian smart umbrella share service company, has launched a unique smart umbrella service sans any charges at Al Ghubaiba Bus and Metro station.
RTA’s innovative proof-of-concept service, partnered with UmbraCity, is designed to enhance the walkability of Dubai, providing residents and visitors with a convenient and sustainable way to shield themselves from the sun and rain, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The service, aligned with the visionary Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, underlines the ‘city of future’s’ commitment to fostering a sustainable, healthy, and inclusive urban environment, it said.
The initiative integrates advanced technology with practical urban solutions, where the collaborators are taking a significant step towards realising Dubai’s ambition to become the best city for living globally by improving the quality of life and enhancing the happiness of its people.
Through this partnership, RTA and UmbraCity are setting a new standard for smart urban living, ensuring that Dubai continues to lead by example in creating a sustainable, connected, and resilient urban future.
The service facilitates commuters in borrowing umbrellas free-of-cost at one location using their nol card, a seamless integration that promotes ease of mobility and environmental sustainability.
A nol card is a smart card used for the ease of travel on public transport in Dubai. There are several types of such cards to suit the requirements of a particular.
This service is particularly designed to support Dubai’s goal of developing a ’20-minute city’ where residents can access their daily needs within a 20-minute walk or bike ride, fostering a greater sense of community and well-being.
