The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a contract with Karim to operate 3,500 bicycles distributed over 350 stations in Dubai. This service is the first local bicycle sharing program in the region.
Under the 15-year contract, Karim will operate 1,750 bicycles and install 175 stations during the first two years of the contract, which will rise in the next five years to 3,500 bicycles and 350 stations. High-occupancy rates, linking all bikes to GPS, and using environmental sustainability, by operating solar bicycle stations, connecting them to a wireless network, and providing a leasing and payment system through the application of Cream Pike.
The service covers many vital areas such as the Marina, Jumeirah, Dubai Water Canal, Deira, Al Khawaneej and Al Qudra. Or 40 km / h safe streets, which is safe for bicycle users.
Users can access bicycles through the Kareem app, and the use of bikes varies from daily use to annual memberships at affordable prices for ordinary and pedal-assisted bikes.
"The memorandum provides suitable alternatives, encouraging residents to exercise and hobby cycling," said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the Authority's Board of Directors.
He stressed that the memorandum promotes sustainability in Dubai, and encourages residents and tourists to enjoy a vibrant and active life, by enhancing transport options, improving movement within communities, and contribute to support the Authority's efforts in achieving integration between the various means of transport, and the provision of short-distance service (first mile) ), Which helps mass transit users reach their final destinations.
Karim Pike, Co-Founder and Co-Founder, said: “Karim Pike is helping to provide mobility that covers the last mile of Dubai's residents, who take buses, metro and trams, and provide a healthy hobby for people who want to ride bicycles around the world. The city, which helps reduce congestion, and promote a healthy lifestyle ».
Bicycle trails
Mr. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of RTA, said: “In recent years, the RTA has implemented 274 kilometers of bicycle paths, including areas such as Saih Al Salam, Bab Al Shams, Al Qudra Street, Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah Road, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Al Mankhool Road, in addition to the recently completed project in Mushrif, Mirdif and Al Khawaneej, have a total length of 32 kilometers, stressing that the total length of bicycle routes in Dubai will reach 631.7 kilometers by 2023 ».
The service covers many vital areas, such as Marina, Jumeirah, Dubai Water Canal, Deira, Al Khawaneej, and Al Qudra.