The new electric bikes can operate for up to 10 hours and are capable of carrying approximately 90 kg of waste.
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has deployed a fleet of lightweight electric bikes to support sanitation engineers working across residential areas, aiming to enhance waste collection, streamline field operations, and reduce the physical strain of outdoor work during the summer months.
The new bikes have been integrated into the municipality’s field cleaning system and are intended to help teams move more efficiently through neighbourhoods while collecting waste in hot and humid conditions.
The initiative forms part of Dubai Municipality’s broader efforts to modernise municipal services through smart, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solutions.
The municipality said the bikes will improve the efficiency of field cleaning operations while offering a more comfortable and safer working environment for sanitation engineers, especially during periods of high heat and humidity.
The electric bikes can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h and operate for eight to 10 hours on a single charge, enabling full-day use without frequent recharging.
Each bike is equipped with a waste collection container holding 180 to 240 litres and can carry around 90 kg of waste, reducing the need for repeated unloading during field work.
Powered by 125Ah lithium-ion batteries, the bikes weigh approximately 315 kg with the battery installed. Dubai Municipality said they are fully environmentally friendly, helping cut carbon emissions, improve air quality, and support the city’s shift towards more sustainable operations.
The municipality added that the initiative reflects its commitment to maintaining Dubai’s urban cleanliness, improving quality of life, and reinforcing the city’s position as a global model for sustainability.
The initiative also supports Dubai’s broader drive to adopt green technologies and innovative tools across public services.
By introducing electric bikes, Dubai Municipality aims to boost the productivity of sanitation engineers while prioritising worker wellbeing during the hottest months of the year.
The move is also designed to ensure that cleaning and waste collection services in residential areas remain efficient without relying solely on conventional vehicles or manual collection methods.
The municipality added that it will continue to implement smart solutions that help maintain city cleanliness, reduce environmental impact, and support the wellbeing of field teams whose work is essential to Dubai’s public hygiene and urban environment.
