The facilitation of purchasing 2000 scooters for Tehran citizens seeking quick and low-cost transportation was announced by Pouria Alimardani, the CEO of the Transportation and Traffic Organization of Tehran Municipality. Alimardani introduced the expansion of scooter usage as a symbol of clean transportation and short-distance mobility, emphasizing that the development of micromobility can help reduce traffic and air pollution in the capital.
Developing Scooter Usage Culture in Tehran
The CEO of the Transportation and Traffic Organization of Tehran Municipality, referring to the prevalence of scooters in various countries, announced efforts to develop this culture in Tehran. He stated: "Citizens can use scooters as a suitable means for short trips, such as going to the gym, university, and metro stations." This initiative will help reduce car usage and consequently decrease air pollution.
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Provision of 300 Scooters for the Police
Alimardani also announced cooperation with the traffic police to provide 300 scooters so that officers can use this means for short missions. He added: "Scooters are lightweight and portable, and they can easily be used alongside other modes of transportation."
Furthermore, Alimardani announced plans for facilitating the purchase of 2000 scooters for students and young people. He said: "The amount of this facility is 150 million tomans, which covers part of the cost of purchasing suitable scooters." Most of the scooters provided will also be from domestic brands.
Promoting Clean Transportation Culture
The CEO of the Transportation and Traffic Organization of Tehran Municipality also announced the possibility of renting shared scooters in collaboration with the private sector and emphasized that this capacity can be effective in developing short-distance transportation in Tehran. He referred to the experiences of other countries and stated that scooters can play a significant role in reducing car usage for short trips.
Alimardani also urged citizens to participate in the "Scooter On" campaign to take advantage of new facilities. This campaign has been established with goals such as reducing pollution and encouraging people to use clean transportation. Prizes have also been set for participants.
In conclusion, regarding the safety of using scooters, he said: "Observing safety principles and moving at a safe speed can make scooter use a safe option for short trips." He emphasized that citizens should avoid riding scooters on dangerous routes and highways.
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