Dubai Metro again on monitor after e-scooter smoke causes delays

Dubai Metro companies on the Red Line resumed after struggling delays on Wednesday morning.

Smoke from a passenger’s e-scooter had triggered disruptions on the ‘OnPassive’ station.

Alternative buses had been offered for passengers and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) thanked these affected for his or her understanding. 

Within 45 minutes it tweeted that its service was again to regular.

For Dubai Metro Red line customers, #RTA
informs you that service is again to regular on “ONPASSIVE” station We thanks in your cooperation.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 14, 2024

For #Dubai_Metro Red line customers, anticipated delay at “ONPASSIVE” station as a result of smoke detected from an electrical scooter for one of many passengers, in your security, various buses service has been offered on the station. Thanks in your cooperation.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 14, 2024