Futuristic sky pods to be built in Dubai

Thursday, 27 February 2020 07:37

Residents in Dubai will soon be able to get around the city in sky pods.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed an agreement with BeemCar Ltd in order to develop the mobility solution, which will be built with steel wheels that run on suspended rails.

Officials have revealed that the autonomous transit system is characterised by speed, safety and efficiency.

It will also occupy less land area than conventional means of transportation.

.@rta_dubai signs an agreement with BeemCar Ltd; one of the biggest developers of sky pods in the world. According to the agreement, the company will develop sky pods; a futuristic urban mobility system in Dubai, characterized by speed, safety & the efficient use of resources. pic.twitter.com/f6KABHdWHy
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 26, 2020

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