Electric scooter rental scheme to resume in ABU Dhabi
Rent on electric scooters will resume across ABU Dhabi on Monday and measures will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Services on parts of Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, Al Zahia, Al Dana, Al Bateen, Corniche and Marina will initially be limited to 25%.
Companies must provide disposable gloves, hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes at major scooter rental locations.
They should also have regular health checks to ensure that employees are free from the virus.Employees must wear masks and gloves during working hours.
"ITC calls on operators and riders of electric scooters to always comply with health and safety precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health," the agency said.
"It emphasizes limiting the use of electric scooters to permitted areas and cautions against stepping on roads designated for vehicles."
It said disinfection procedures for public transport and facilities were still continuing.