{"id":33263,"date":"2025-05-14T08:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=33263"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:39:13","slug":"rtas-new-project-in-dubai-metro-and-tram-stations-to-be-cleaned-by-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/rtas-new-project-in-dubai-metro-and-tram-stations-to-be-cleaned-by-drones\/","title":{"rendered":"RTA&#8217;s New Project in Dubai: Metro and Tram Stations to Be Cleaned by Drones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dubai<\/strong> is turning to <strong>drone technology to clean the facades of its Metro and Tram stations<\/strong>, in a move that combines innovation with improved safety and sustainability. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that drones are now being trialled as part of the station cleaning process across the city\u2019s public transport network.<\/p>\n<p>The drones are designed to <strong>spray down exterior surfaces, especially in areas that are otherwise difficult to reach or require working at height<\/strong>. By removing the need for scaffolding and harness systems, the initiative aims to minimise occupational hazards for cleaning teams.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJmDM6ToIfQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJmDM6ToIfQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by \u0647\u064a\u064a\u0654\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0637\u0631\u0642 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0627\u0635\u0644\u0627\u062a\u060c \u062f\u0628\u064a (@rta_dubai)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The RTA shared that the shift to drones has already started to reduce the number of personnel needed per station. While <strong>traditional cleaning teams typically require up to 15 workers per location, the drone-based process can now be managed with just eight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This change is being evaluated in collaboration with Keolis MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro, to determine where drone-assisted cleaning is most effective. Preliminary findings highlight that although traditional cleaning still offers flexibility in certain areas, drones show promise in enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-32699\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_495505188_18508398739037912_4721433663677689438_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the standout benefits is water conservation. The <strong>drones reportedly use less water per cleaning cycle than conventional methods<\/strong>, aligning with Dubai\u2019s sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n<p>The drone cleaning project is still in its early phases, but its potential to improve resource use and safety is significant. As trials continue, more stations may soon benefit from this tech-forward cleaning strategy, reflecting the city\u2019s growing commitment to smart infrastructure solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai is turning to drone technology to clean the facades of its Metro and Tram stations, in a move that combines innovation with improved safety and sustainability. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that drones are now being trialled as part of the station cleaning process across the city\u2019s public transport network. 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