Tribune News Network
Doha
Mowasalat (Karwa) played a prominent role as the Official Transport Partner at the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum, organised under the patronage of Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti from April 30 to May 2.
The forum served as the perfect stage for the launch of Karwa’s latest initiative - the introduction of 10 electric school buses that will run during a pilot project for schools until the end of this academic year, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
Dr Eng Saad bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi, chairman of the Board of Directors of Mowasalat, said: “Mowasalat is committed to environmental sustainability across all its business segments and has already successfully electrified more than 70 percent of its public transport fleet, resulting in environmental benefits and economic gains. The company is moving steadily towards the utilisation of renewable energy and the adoption of modern transport technologies and innovations in order to achieve the Qatar National Vision.”
On the first day of the forum, Mowasalat presented the latest technologies used in fleet operation rooms, at the company’s exhibition booth. Attendees and delegations had the opportunity to take rides in the autonomous e-bus that was set up on a route around the QNCC to experience Level-4 autonomous e-mobility.
Visitors also learned about the electric school bus that was launched by HE Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, and HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education and Higher Education.
Ahmad Hassan Al Obaidly, CEO of Mowasalat, said: “At Mowasalat, we believe in our ability to further strengthening our leadership role by investing in our human resources, fleet and operation technology, building on the Ministry of Transport’s vision to move towards sustainable public transport while improving the services provided to the people of Qatar. Through our collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, we are launching a joint pilot project to operate ten school e-buses to showcase e-mobility paired with the latest safety features for our children.The fleet is set up in accordance with the highest international standards and practices, and is another step towards achieving environmental sustainability without compromising on safety.”
On Day 2, Ahmed Mohamed Al-Binali, public transport director at Mowasalat, participated in a panel discussion titled “Success Factors for Qatar’s AV Strategies.”
On the third day, Mowasalat welcomed a special delegates’ tour at Lusail Depot, the world’s largest electric bus depot. This event offered an in-depth look at the company’s extensive facilities and operations that support the country’s sustainable transport network.
