Partnership will see ION operate eco-friendly fleet of Tesla models
Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (Sharjah RTA) has partnered with the UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions company ION to launch a new on-demand ride-hailing service in Sharjah, with a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) including Tesla Model S and Model 3 by the end of 2020.
ION’s selection for the partnership was due to its sustainable EV fleet, smart operations and customer-oriented back-end support. The new EV ride-hailing service will be available through a mobile application, which will offer passengers estimated time of arrival, view the number of available vehicles in the vicinity and even the positive carbon impact by travelling via ION’s service.
“Sharjah RTA relies on clean energy whenever possible. This will only happen by adopting and embracing sustainable innovations in the field of transportation, which will contribute to achieving our plan towards an environmentally and sustainable transfer,” remarked Eng. Yousef Saleh Al Suwaiji, Chairman, Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA).
“Through this partnership with Sharjah RTA, we are combining our expertise with a wider mobility network to help raise a more sustainable quality of life for residents in Sharjah,” commented Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO, Bee’ah and Chairman, ION.
