Dubai approves Suspended Transport Systems Project

[02.10.2024]

Dubai has taken another step toward the future by approving the ambitious “Suspended Transport Systems Project”, which will become an important part of the city's smart mobility development. This innovative project is designed to radically transform the approach to urban transportation and improve its environmental sustainability.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved a series of new plans aimed at boosting Dubai’s leadership in several sectors over the next decade

Suspended transport systems are a cutting-edge solution that involves the use of autonomous pods moving along rails elevated above the ground. This design helps minimize road congestion, reduce travel time, and make transportation flows more efficient. The project supports Dubai's global initiative to transform into a “smart city”, where advanced technologies provide convenience and safety for residents.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Executive Council of Dubai “as part of a series of new plans aimed at boosting Dubai’s leadership in several sectors over the next decade”. No further details have been provided about the innovative transport system but the Roads and Transport Authority had previously displayed at a government summit mock-up models of Dubai Sky pods that are based on suspended transport technology.

An important partner in the implementation of this project could be uSky Transport, an innovative company offering high-tech suspended transport systems. uSky Transport & Infrastructure Solutions are characterized by low energy consumption and can operate on both passenger and cargo routes, making them versatile and environmentally friendly. uPods are safe, autonomous, and easily integrated with other modes of transport.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, is photographed testing two models of Sky-Pods developed by uSky Transport

The suspended transport systems project is a significant contribution to the development of Dubai's sustainable transportation infrastructure. In the future, such systems could become the foundation for creating cleaner, faster, and more convenient transportation, providing the city with a reliable and technologically advanced mobility network.