Dubai Metro back on track after e-scooter smoke causes delays

Dubai Metro services on the Red Line resumed after suffering delays on Wednesday morning.

Smoke from a passenger's e-scooter had caused disruptions at the 'OnPassive' station.

Alternative buses were provided for passengers and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) thanked those affected for their understanding. 

Within 45 minutes it tweeted that its service was back to normal.

For Dubai Metro Red line users, #RTA
informs you that service is back to normal on “ONPASSIVE” station We thank you for your cooperation.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 14, 2024

For #Dubai_Metro Red line users, expected delay at “ONPASSIVE” station due to smoke detected from an electric scooter for one of the passengers, for your safety, alternative buses service has been provided at the station. Thanks for your cooperation.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 14, 2024