In Pictures: Drones Are Sanitizing The Streets Of Dubai

by Vaishnavi Venkataraman
In Pictures: Drones Are Sanitizing The Streets Of Dubai

Dubai does it again! Last week, Dubai used drones to send across the most critical message in the current situation- ‘#StayHome’. This week, the drones are being used to sanitize the city. This also brings with it less manpower and the invention of a brilliant technology to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Dubai Municipality is currently running a massive sterilization program and nooks and corner of the city are sanitized. The program runs until 5 April and we must say, these heroes are doing a great job. The sterilization kicks off with a warning siren at 8:00 pm every night and lasts until 6:00 am, the next morning. Take a look at the pictures

We just can’t be more thankful to those people who tirelessly clean up the city, just so we stay safe.

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What Else?

In line with the precautions to curb coronavirus, the Dubai RTA has now released a new set of rules. The new rules ensure there is no overcrowding inside the metro. Here’s an overview of the new rules for Dubai Metro, taxis, trams and buses:

  • All passengers must wear a face mask while traveling by all public transport including taxis
  • Residents having a fever or flu symptoms are advised not to use public transport
  • Taxis and limousines are now restricted to only carry two passengers at a time, to ensure social distancing
  • Passengers must sit ONLY in alternate seats in metros, trams and buses. Besides, riders are strictly advised against sitting on seats marked with an ‘X’
  • Those standing in metros, trams or buses must maintain safe distance by staying on the demarcated floor stickers
First Published: March 30, 2020 2:33 PM