DUBAI - With a growing economy and best-in-the-world infrastructure, Dubai is well placed to achieve its vision to be the smartest and happiest city by 2021. Taking its vision forward as the city of the future, Dubai has set ambitious goals for environmental sustainability and energy conservation, under Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030.
These initiatives will receive a major boost with the launch of Qwikly electric scooters in Dubai. These electric scooters will add Dubai to the list of very few cities globally with shared eScooters, a sustainable and green mode of transportation. It will cater to short distance travel of one to three kilometers by focusing on the first and last mile connectivity.
Headquartered in California, the technology startup Qwikly Mobility Inc has chosen to invest and launch its shared electric scooter platform in Dubai because of the city’s track record of adopting technology to create a sustainable impact for businesses, its people as well as the environment. The company will be officially launching the scooters at GITEX 2018, from October 14-17. Qwikly has recently closed its Pre-Seed funding round with a prominent Japanese investor and has partnered with Acacus Technologies, Dubai’s home-grown technology leader specializing in intelligent fleet management and optimization technology.
Qwikly scooters are point-to-point, accessible by a smartphone with an app, battery operated, with GPS tracking. It has integrated locks and wheel stops, on a single charge, can cover 30 kilometers with a maximum speed of 25 kilometers. It will redefine the way Dubai moves, especially for a short distance travel from the metro or bus station to the office., from home to the nearest metro or a recreation or shopping destination.
Speaking on the announcement of Qwikly launch, UAE Country Manager Mr. Ammr Shaladi said: “Urban micro-mobility has evolved to be a conscious choice today for people across the world. More citizens are taking up the responsibility to choose sustainability and make green living part of their daily routine. Qwikly will focus on bringing this choice to markets globally. Our scooters and technology will focus on making an affordable, easy to use and environment-friendly ecosystem for the daily commute, available to all.”
Speaking on the launch of Qwikly scooters in Dubai, Mr. Talal Ben Halim, Founder & CEO of Acacus Technologies said: “We are excited to be a part of Qwikly Mobility, as it will play a crucial role in bringing a sustainable micro-mobility alternative to Dubai and other cities globally. Our award-winning fleet management and optimization technology will help Qwikly efficient track and manage electric scooters. As well as identify areas across the urban landscape where it can be optimally deployed, thus making it available to all at the most optimum locations.
The company also plans to launch Qwikly across other emirates and various cities across the MENA region, Europe and Asia in a phased manner.
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About Qwikly:
Headquartered in California, Qwikly Mobility Inc specializes in micro-mobility electric scooters. It has announced the official launch of its scooters in the MENA region and will be expanding its presence across major cities globally including in Europe and Asia. Qwikly scooters will provide a sustainable and green alternative of short distance travel for urban commuters between one to three kilometers. And provide an efficient way to avoid daily traffic and congestion.
For Media Queries:
Please contact Mr. Nitesh Patel, at nitesh.patel@qwik.ly
Website: www.qwik.ly
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