Dubai’s JBR Bans E-Scooters And E-Bikes For Safety Reasons; Residents Rejoice!

E-scooters and e-bikes have become all the rage these days as it make it easier for people to travel small distances. And it has now been revealed that the Jumeirah Beach Residence community has prohibited them. Yes, the community has prohibited e-scooters and e-bikes for the enhanced safety of residents and visitors. Here’s all about the development as revealed in a report by Khaleej Times.

Jumeirah Beach Residence Bans E-Scooters & E-Bikes

The Dubai Community Management confirmed this development in the same report on August 8. This decision was made to prevent accidents and ensure a safer environment. So, the Jumeirah Beach Residence community has now banned e-bikes and e-scooters. For those who aren’t aware, this is a vibrant tourist hotspot and a family-friendly community. As a result, people will no longer be allowed to use them on the ground and plaza levels of The Walk. The aim of this measure is to ensure that the residents and visitors don’t get into any mishaps, maintaining a pedestrian-friendly environment.

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Residents Have Welcomed This Decision

With the ban in place on the e-scooter and e-bike, residents in the community and visitors will not be able to walk worry-free in the area. They have certainly welcomed this decision as the paths have now widened once again. This development comes after Dubai residents have called for stricter rules for such riders to ensure public safety. People were worried about walking, as they were scared of getting hit by an e-scooter rider.

The development also comes after the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority recently banned e-scooters inside the metro in March. The micro-mobility device was banned due to the potential of catching fire. Additionally, the AI-powered reports, which were tested back in March in collaboration with Dubai Police were also able to detect violations that were committed by bicycle and e-scooter riders on the beach of Jumeirah 3.

So, with this development, pedestrian certainly have a sign of relief as they no longer have to look over their back for any oncoming e-bikes or e-scooters as they walk.

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