Dubai RTA launches new generation of wooden abras
DUBAI, March 1, 2021 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has kickstarted the formal operation of the new enhanced generation of traditional wooden abras that boast of a design conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. The debut of these new abras, which retain the traditional shape of abras, is part of RTA’s strategic plan to upgrade marine transport services to fit the needs of people. “The design of the new enhanced generation of traditional wooden abras caters to a string of security, safety and environmental standards such as the relocation of the driver’s position to have a better view compared with the low-level location in the normal abras,” said Mohammed Abu Baker Al Hashemi, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency, RTA.
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Manufactured of African teak wood, the new abra measures 35 feet in length and 10.5 feet in width. The abra, which can accommodate 20 passengers, is powered by a 78hp diesel engine compared to the 30hp diesel engine of the old abras.