Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has launched a pilot phase to integrate hydrogen-powered vehicles into the private taxi sector for the first time in the Kingdom, a significant step towards sustainable mobility.
This launch is part of TGA’s broader strategy to leverage advanced technologies in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
As part of a pilot phase, TGA signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment (AHG) and Abdul Latif Jameel Motors.
“The Powered by Hydrogen Taxi boosts sustainability and enhances the passenger experience with its comfortable ride, demonstrating a commitment to innovative transportation,” TGA wrote in a post on X.
This comes within the framework of the TGA’s aim to improve urban and rural quality of life by adopting environmentally friendly technology, reducing carbon emissions, and transitioning to clean-energy transportation.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and efficient, offering clean energy and emission-free operation without noise pollution, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
These vehicles offer a viable alternative to traditional transportation, boasting a 350-kilometer range and the ability to operate for up to eight hours a day.
It is worth noting that the TGA has launched a set of initiatives that include modern models and means of transportation, including electric passenger buses, self-driving buses, hydrogen trains, electric cars, and hydrogen-powered trucks.
