Dubai: Soon, you could be dropped from Metro to your doorstep by electric pods

The Floc Duo rail displayed at the RTA pavilion at Gitex Global 2024 at DWTC. KT Photos: Shihab

Dubai residents could soon be traversing the length and breadth of the city in autonomous electric pods that glide smoothly above the ground.

The innovative Floc Duo rail was among the technology on display at the stand of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the Gitex 2024 exhibition that began in Dubai on Monday. A video of the rail network shows how the pods will transport passengers to their doorstep.

A model of the pod was on display at the stand, which showed each having eight seats for passengers. The pods can be operated individually or in groups, connecting and detaching based on real-time traffic.

Earlier this month, Dubai approved a 65km-long suspended transport systems project connecting Umm Suqeim St, Ras Al Khor, and Zabeel. The announcement by the Executive Council of Dubai was part of a series of new plans aimed at boosting Dubai’s leadership in several sectors over the next decade.

The Floc Duo rail can operate on roads, tunnels and elevated tracks, making it very adaptable depending on the transportation needs.