RTA holds preliminary meeting with potential suppliers of new buses
Public Transport Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) recently held a preliminary meeting in its new premises at Muhaisna 4 with a large number of bus suppliers intending to take part in the tender to supply 1616 new and sophisticated buses from various renowned manufacturers worldwide.
The meeting was chaired by Eissa Abdul Rahman Al Dosari, CEO of RTA Public Transport Agency, who stressed that suppliers have to do their level best to provide RTA with buses of innovative designs, latest technologies and highest technical standards capable of uplifting the standard of service levels rendered by the Agency in this vital field of public transport.
"The internal designs of new buses have to be both roomy and luxurious in keeping with the fast pace of progress witnessed by the UAE in general and Dubai in particular at all fields particularly in the tourist industry; which has become a key feature of Dubai emirate. In addition to that Dubai is already a leading commercial & economic hub in the region and a point of attraction to investors and businessmen from around the globe" said Al Dosari.
He explained that the new buses will be of various sizes and shapes, compatible with the highest safety standards and fitted with the best technological features, such as a speaker system announcing the next stop, a statistical system to count the number of passengers, a global positioning system linked with RTA Control Center, and internal & external display monitors.
Following this order, the number of buses will rise to 2500 buses by 2009; ensuring coverage of 95% of Dubai zones by public transport services, as well as providing feeder service to Dubai Metro stations so as to raise the number of trips made by mass transit modes.
"These buses will undoubtedly contribute to enhance the intended modal integration in public transport sector in line with Dubai demographic growth; which is triggered by the rich business potentials offered by various sectors in the emirate" added Al Dosari.
Commenting on the advanced technologies characterizing these buses Al Dosari said: "These buses are fitted with the latest technology of Euro IV engines compatible with the highest environmental standards, I-Shift transmission system, advanced braking systems, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP); rendering driving convenient and safe to passengers and at the same time fuel saving".
Operations Specialist at Public Transport Agency provided a visual presentation of the objectives of this introductory meeting with bus suppliers. He briefed them on various aspects of this tender such that suppliers could conceive RTA requirements in terms of product and service. Then he replied to their questions & sorted out obstacles & troubles associated with the terms & conditions of this tender, and discussed the conditions of the financial matters.
The meeting was attended by engineer Khalid Hashim- Director of Planning & Business Development Dep't at the Public Transport Agency, engineer Abdullah Yousuf Al Ali - Director of Public Buses Dep't, Salim Abdullah Al Saleh - Director of Maintenance & Services Dep't, and a representative of RTA Contracts & Procurement Dep't.
Al Dosari concluded his statement by saying RTA is always seeking to provide advanced mass transit modes which have very close links with the environment and humans. It aims to cut down the number of daily traffic accidents resulting from the increasing numbers of private vehicles, minimize environmental pollution, improve public health, and increase the productivity of all community segments. (WAM)
The meeting was chaired by Eissa Abdul Rahman Al Dosari, CEO of RTA Public Transport Agency, who stressed that suppliers have to do their level best to provide RTA with buses of innovative designs, latest technologies and highest technical standards capable of uplifting the standard of service levels rendered by the Agency in this vital field of public transport.
"The internal designs of new buses have to be both roomy and luxurious in keeping with the fast pace of progress witnessed by the UAE in general and Dubai in particular at all fields particularly in the tourist industry; which has become a key feature of Dubai emirate. In addition to that Dubai is already a leading commercial & economic hub in the region and a point of attraction to investors and businessmen from around the globe" said Al Dosari.
He explained that the new buses will be of various sizes and shapes, compatible with the highest safety standards and fitted with the best technological features, such as a speaker system announcing the next stop, a statistical system to count the number of passengers, a global positioning system linked with RTA Control Center, and internal & external display monitors.
Following this order, the number of buses will rise to 2500 buses by 2009; ensuring coverage of 95% of Dubai zones by public transport services, as well as providing feeder service to Dubai Metro stations so as to raise the number of trips made by mass transit modes.
"These buses will undoubtedly contribute to enhance the intended modal integration in public transport sector in line with Dubai demographic growth; which is triggered by the rich business potentials offered by various sectors in the emirate" added Al Dosari.
Commenting on the advanced technologies characterizing these buses Al Dosari said: "These buses are fitted with the latest technology of Euro IV engines compatible with the highest environmental standards, I-Shift transmission system, advanced braking systems, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP); rendering driving convenient and safe to passengers and at the same time fuel saving".
Operations Specialist at Public Transport Agency provided a visual presentation of the objectives of this introductory meeting with bus suppliers. He briefed them on various aspects of this tender such that suppliers could conceive RTA requirements in terms of product and service. Then he replied to their questions & sorted out obstacles & troubles associated with the terms & conditions of this tender, and discussed the conditions of the financial matters.
The meeting was attended by engineer Khalid Hashim- Director of Planning & Business Development Dep't at the Public Transport Agency, engineer Abdullah Yousuf Al Ali - Director of Public Buses Dep't, Salim Abdullah Al Saleh - Director of Maintenance & Services Dep't, and a representative of RTA Contracts & Procurement Dep't.
Al Dosari concluded his statement by saying RTA is always seeking to provide advanced mass transit modes which have very close links with the environment and humans. It aims to cut down the number of daily traffic accidents resulting from the increasing numbers of private vehicles, minimize environmental pollution, improve public health, and increase the productivity of all community segments. (WAM)
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