Passengers in Dubai complained that some individuals carried the "scooter" inside the metro, while the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai stated that laws regulating the use of public transportation prevent the passengers from being obstructed or impaired by other passengers during their use of public transport, by carrying large items, Among them is the "scooter", confirming that this exposes passengers who cause inconvenience or harm to financial violations and fines starting at 100 dirhams, according to the type of behavior or act committed by the passenger. This came in the wake of a passenger complaint and their fear of hitting a "scooter".
She explained that the metro users are allowed to carry "scooters" and folding bicycles inside the metro outside the peak times, so that they are placed in the places designated for the luggage, in order to make the customers happy and meet their needs.
The «Emirates Today» conveyed to the authority a complaint and resentment of public transportation passengers and their fear of unintended shocks from the electric latch, which passengers carry on their shoulders as they enter the bus gate or metro.
Recently, there has been a remarkable demand from young people to use the electric scooters to reach the metro or bus stations.
Some passengers considered that carrying the "scooter" in an incorrect way is a source of inconvenience, and a threat to their safety, as collision with it can lead to injuries, which are sometimes dangerous, which the Roads and Transport Authority considered a violation of the regulations and laws governing safety behaviors and rules followed when using public transportation. .
The authority confirmed that, according to the approved regulations and laws regulating the use of public transportation, metro users are not permitted to carry any large items or luggage inside the metro, or anything that may cause inconvenience or obstruction to passenger traffic at stations and inside the metro.
She stated that auditing in this regard is carried out by the inspectors present in all metro and tram facilities, and a violation is issued in case of any violation of the regulations, in accordance with what is stipulated in the approved violations schedule.
The authority indicated that it is not permitted to carry or use materials or equipment that could disturb other passengers, or constitute a danger to their safety, nor is it permitted to carry large luggage, dangerous materials, and animals inside the train or bus, and it is not allowed to put luggage in the corridors, It should be placed in designated places.
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AED one offense for causing inconvenience to public transport users in Dubai.