Imagine this, “Hey boss [Henry Ford], I’ve got an idea to replace these #EVs, we massively over-engineer the heart of a car, I’m going to call an ‘engine’, it’ll house several thousand parts, requiring tens of other component parts (made up of hundreds more) which is propelled by petrol, which requires thousands of tiny explosions, each component will take hundreds of man hours to install, there will be another few hundred parts for something I call a gear box, and that’s just the start… the noise, oh the noise we can make them really loud, and they’ll emit a tremendous amount of choking fumes…”

Imagine a world where Mr Ford’s assembly line churned out sleek, silent electric vehicles from the get-go. No explosive temper tantrums from finicky engines – just plug in, zip off, and feel smug about ‘saving the planet’. EVs as the original kings of the carriage? What a utopia! But then, some mad inventor – let’s call him Ian Mosk – stumbles upon the combustion engine. Cue the satire: humanity’s greatest “innovation” or the punchline to a cosmic joke?

Picture the early 1900s. EVs dominate: quiet streets, you can hear birds chirp instead of engines roar, blue skies over head. #ChargingStations dot every corner, powered by Tesla‘s wild AC dreams (the man, not the company – though in this timeline, he’d probably sue for royalties). Horse-drawn carts? Obsolete. #Pollution? What’s that? Society thrives on battery bliss, with kids playing hopscotch without asthma attacks.

Enter the combustion contraption. Mosk pitches it: “Why wait hours to charge when you can explode dinosaur juice in a metal box?” Investors laugh him out of the room. “Explode? Like fireworks? Sir, we prefer not to barbecue our commuters!” But oh, the marketing spin begins. Billboards scream: “Feel the Thrill of Potential Detonation! Refuel in Minutes – If You Find a Station!”

Satirically, early adopters are the rebels: oil barons in top hats, guzzling gasoline like it’s fine wine, while EV purists clutch their pearls. “These ‘internal combustion’ fools are poisoning the air! Next, they’ll invent traffic jams just to honk horns!”

Fast-forward: Prohibition era? Forget booze; it’s bootleg oil smuggling. Gangsters like Al Capone trade in black-market petrol, dodging EV cops in silent pursuits. World Wars? Fought over battery mines instead of oil fields – imagine tanks whispering threats. And environmentalists? They’re the ones mocking combustion cars: “Ha! Your ‘engine’ needs constant feeding like a petulant toddler. Ours just naps and wakes up ready!”

By the 21st century, combustion engines become niche hipster toys. “Vintage V8s” for weekend warriors who romanticise noise pollution. Elon Musk? In this world, he’s hawking “exotic” gas guzzlers: “Experience the nostalgia of smog!” #ClimateChange? Averted, but now we fret over “battery anxiety”, what if the grid goes down during a Netflix binge?

In this topsy-turvy tale, EVs as pioneers expose combustion’s absurdity: a dirty, noisy relic we dodged. Satire aside, maybe our real history is the joke – stuck with fossil fools when silent speed was always superior. Plug in, folks; the future’s electric… or was it the past?

A little unknown fact: Thomas Parker first created an electric vehicle in 1884. Since then there have been many iterations until the cars of today, plagued by challenges and advancements in technology, the innovators, dreamers, doers, pioneers and outliers challenged the societal norms to challenge ‘the internal combustion engine’.

Get satirical with your thoughts on what else would have been pitched and received with idiosyncratic and iconoclastic disillusion?

Thank you for reading.

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E

Carbon Footprint Reduction:

• Measurement: Companies calculate the reduction in CO2 emissions by comparing the emissions of their EV fleet to those of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This is often done using carbon accounting tools. ONE MOTO help offer these calculations to our customers and helping them understand the impact their operations have, yet what they can do to improve them.
• Impact on Valuation: A lower carbon footprint can enhance the company’s environmental reputation, which may lead to higher ESG ratings and attract environmentally conscious investors, potentially boosting shareholder value.

Energy Efficiency:

• Measurement: Tracking the energy consumption of EVs compared to ICE vehicles, including electricity usage and the efficiency of charging infrastructure.
• Impact on Valuation: Greater energy efficiency can lower operating costs, which can positively influence profitability and shareholder valuation.

Waste Reduction:

• Measurement: Monitoring and minimising waste generated from battery disposal and vehicle maintenance, as well as promoting recycling and sustainable practices within the fleet.
• Impact on Valuation: Effective waste management contributes to a company’s sustainability profile, which can be a key factor in ESG assessments.

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Rider/Driver Well-being and Safety:

• Measurement: Assessing the impact of EV adoption on driver safety, job satisfaction, and training programs. For instance, EVs often have fewer mechanical issues, which can reduce safety risks for drivers.
• Impact on Valuation: Companies that prioritize employee well-being can improve their social standing and attract talent, enhancing overall performance and shareholder value.

Community Engagement:

• Measurement: Evaluating the company’s contributions to local communities, such as reducing noise pollution through quieter EVs or supporting local environmental initiatives.
• Impact on Valuation: Positive community relations can improve brand loyalty and customer retention, which in turn can enhance revenue and shareholder valuation.

Accessibility and Equity:

• Measurement: Analysing the availability and affordability of delivery services in underserved areas, especially where EV infrastructure is still developing.
• Impact on Valuation: Expanding service areas with sustainable practices can open up new markets, increasing the company’s growth potential and shareholder value.

G

Transparency and Reporting:

• Measurement: Implementing clear and transparent reporting on the company’s ESG goals, progress, and challenges, including the use of EVs and their impact on overall sustainability targets.
• Impact on Valuation: Strong governance and transparency can build investor trust, leading to higher ESG scores and more favorable shareholder valuations.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Measurement: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, such as emissions standards and EV-related policies, and managing risks associated with the transition to EVs.
• Impact on Valuation: Proactive risk management and compliance can prevent legal issues and reputational damage, safeguarding shareholder value.

Ethical Supply Chain Management:

• Measurement: Evaluating the sustainability and ethics of the supply chain, particularly in relation to sourcing materials for EV batteries.
• Impact on Valuation: Companies with ethical supply chains are often viewed more favourably by investors, which can positively influence shareholder valuations.

Shareholder Valuation Metrics

Financial Performance:

• Measurement: Assessing the cost savings from using EVs (e.g., lower fuel and maintenance costs) and their impact on overall profitability.
• Impact on Valuation: Improved financial performance from EV adoption can lead to higher earnings, positively affecting share prices and market capitalisation.

ESG Ratings and Investor Sentiment:

• Measurement: ESG ratings agencies (like MSCI, Sustainalytics) evaluate the company’s ESG performance, including its use of EVs, and provide scores that influence investor decisions.
• Impact on Valuation: Higher ESG ratings can attract institutional investors focused on sustainable investments, potentially increasing demand for the company’s shares and raising valuations.

Market Position and Competitive Advantage:

• Measurement: Assessing how EV adoption strengthens the company’s market position and differentiates it from competitors, particularly in regions with strong environmental regulations.
• Impact on Valuation: A strong market position can lead to increased market share and revenue growth, positively impacting shareholder valuation.

What we have to say about the above:

By integrating EVs into your operations, delivery companies can significantly enhance ESG performance, leading to potential improvements in shareholder valuation. These companies measure their ESG impact through detailed environmental metrics, social initiatives, and strong governance practices, all of which contribute to a sustainable and profitable business model. Although ESG isn’t commonplace as a metric or criteria of operation in this region, it cannot be overlooked for too much longer. Simply look at the key delivery companies who are integrating EVs into their fleet:

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1. Amazon

• Initiative: Amazon has committed to deploying 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030 through its partnership with Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. The first of these vehicles have already started making deliveries in several cities.
• Purpose: This move is part of Amazon’s broader Climate Pledge, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

2. UPS

• Initiative: UPS has ordered 10,000 electric delivery trucks from Arrival (filed for insolvency Feb 2024), a UK-based EV manufacturer, with plans to deploy them in the U.S. and Europe. They are also working with other manufacturers like Workhorse and Daimler to expand their electric fleet.
• Purpose: UPS aims to reduce its carbon footprint and transition to more sustainable operations globally.

AVIS doubling down on EV with ONE MOTO and Tesla.

3. FedEx

• Initiative: FedEx has pledged to transition its entire global parcel pickup and delivery fleet to electric vehicles by 2040. The company has already begun integrating EVs from manufacturers like GM’s BrightDrop and Ford.
• Purpose: This is part of FedEx’s broader goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

4. DHL

• Initiative: DHL is investing in electric vehicles and plans to operate 80,000 EVs by 2030 as part of its GoGreen environmental program. They have already started using EVs for deliveries in several countries.
• Purpose: DHL’s goal is to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050.

5. Domino’s Pizza

• Initiative: Domino’s has been deploying electric bikes and scooters for pizza delivery in various markets, and recently, they announced the purchase of 800 Chevy Bolt EVs to be used across the U.S.
• Purpose: The aim is to reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs while maintaining efficient delivery services.

6. IKEA

• Initiative: IKEA has committed to using electric vehicles for all home deliveries by 2025. The company is already using EVs in several major cities globally, including New York, Shanghai, and Paris.
• Purpose: This initiative supports IKEA’s goal to become climate positive by 2030.

7. PepsiCo

• Initiative: PepsiCo has ordered 100 Tesla Semi trucks to reduce emissions in its logistics operations. They plan to use these electric trucks for transporting products between distribution centers.
• Purpose: PepsiCo’s broader sustainability goal includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

8. Walmart

• Initiative: Walmart has placed an order for 130 Tesla Semi trucks and is exploring other electric vehicles for its logistics fleet as part of its Project Gigaton, which aims to avoid one gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
• Purpose: The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and improving the sustainability of its supply chain.

9. Lyft

• Initiative: Lyft has committed to transitioning 100% of its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030. The company is encouraging its drivers to switch to EVs through various incentives and partnerships.
• Purpose: This is part of Lyft’s larger goal to combat climate change and reduce emissions in the transportation sector.

10. Uber

Purpose: Uber’s commitment is part of its broader effort to become a zero-emission mobility platform.

Initiative: Uber aims to have 100% of its rides in the U.S., Canada, and Europe be in electric vehicles by 2030, and worldwide by 2040. They are offering incentives and partnerships to drivers to facilitate the switch to EVs.

Uber Eats and Just Eat: Some food delivery platforms like Uber Eats and Just Eat have pilot programs or partnerships with EV providers. These efforts are often tied to broader sustainability goals rather than immediate profitability.

If you are wanting to understand the how and when to switch your fleet, get in touch with our team to help you.

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Role of Fleets in Driving Electric Vehicle Demand

United Kingdom – It has been emphasised that fleets will play a pivotal role in meeting zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets, especially in the absence of a significant surge in consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs).

In 2023, fleets accounted for nearly two-thirds (64%) of all new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registered and over half of all new registrations in the UK.

“Given the ZEV mandate, a shifting product mix from OEMs, and other factors, there’s a pressing need to find buyers for the increasing number of EVs. Unless there’s a sudden and substantial change in consumer preferences, fleets will continue to bear the brunt of this responsibility.”

Our projections for 2024 suggest a relatively stable year for new registrations, underscoring the vital role that fleets play in shaping EV demand and subsequently influencing their presence in the used vehicle market.

We share the belief fleets are poised to drive this transition forward, particularly as manufacturers are offering incentives to us. Despite the Government’s decision to postpone the ban on new internal combustion engine (ICE) sales to 2035 (UK), there’s still a challenge in changing retail perceptions. Fleets, by providing a significant portion of vehicles to the secondary market and introducing drivers to EVs, are instrumental in this shift.

A complete shift to an agency model could mean a less personalised approach for smaller fleets, as they may now have to negotiate with major OEMs directly.

How does this impact the UAE market?

In the UAE we anticipate a collective desire for stability across the automotive sector. Economic and political uncertainties pose challenges for all industry stakeholders, including fleets.

With more and more 3rd Party Logistics (3PLs), Fleet Operators and Fleet Managers working on extremely narrow margins without receiving the volume commitments for aggregators, many are looking to reduce their costs of fleet onboarding. Yet, is it the correct approach to keep looking at cost-saving? Or is there an argument for addressing the increase of profitability?

At ONE MOTO, we believe there is a balance of both, hence why we’ve brought Lease-To-Own models for fleet operators, making our electric delivery vehicles cheaper than the cost of their petrol counterpart.

FACT:

Calculating the TCO of a petrol delivery fleet vs. an EV from ONE MOTO costs over 4x (over a four year simulation).

If you’re ready to discuss the ‘switch’ to electric delivery fleets, please reach out to our team leasing@one-moto.com

Cox Automotive provided the base subject for this article, they also offer detailed analyses of critical issues impacting dealers, OEMs and fleets.

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Across the world, people are making more sustainable choices. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 75% of us globally are concerned or fearful about climate change. Google searches for ‘climate anxiety’ have reached an all-time high this year – and we’ve seen searches for sustainable goods increase by nearly 5 times in 5 years.

Every day, people turn to search engines for information on climate change and ways they can take action. Vehicles on the road account for nearly three-quarters of transportation CO2 emissions, and are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases worldwide. To help address that, Google are giving people more choices on the routes they take when they have to drive and the impact on the environment.

ONE MOTO Technologies developed a range of vehicles to help your mobility choices become more sustainable from electric motorcycles, electric vans, electric bicycles and scooters. Available in five countries, the UK Headquartered operation has presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and are the first EV start up in the region specialising in last-mile delivery vehicles.

FUEL-EFFICIENT ROUTING, FOR TRAVELING SUSTAINABLY

We recently posted an article regarding how telemetry will transform the food delivery industry: allowing complete fleet and rider management through ONE App. Optimising routes for EVs in delivery has seen an increase of 200% in productivity and 74% cost-savings, reduced working pressure and zero accidents – empowering fleet operators to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

In the UAE, there are currently 63,000 registered delivery motorcycles producing over 168,000 tonnes of CO2e each year, it’s killing 198,000 acres of forest each year too. With a relatively small country, the switch to EVs in delivery/gigeconomy would dramatically contribute towards the country’s green agenda.

The vision of ONE MOTO supersedes the customer facing presence. With a recent announcement of launching the first Smart Mobility and Innovation Centre in Dubai alongside the renowned university Rochester Institute of Technology

This agreement sees the two entities uniting to develop three new vehicles and battery swapping solutions, with a goal to export the technology globally. The mobile battery banks use AI and big data to ensure batteries are available whenever the riders need them with the pilot city being Dubai.

HAVE YOU READ?

• ONE Pledge to Mother Earth
• How We Achieve A Net Zero Last-Mile Transport Solution In The UAE
• Facts Behind Food Delivery: The True Cost To Restaurateurs

The climate crisis affects us all, and it can’t be solved overnight. We recognise the unique responsibility and opportunity that we all share to help in the fight against climate change – not just by cleaning up our own emissions (we positively impact 15 of the UN’s 17 SDGs), but by helping others to do the same.

The new fuel-efficient routing feature allows you to optimise your routes for efficiency – empowering you to make more sustainable choices on the road, and to save money while doing so.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – 2022

I hope that the continued momentum of the ONE MOTO Team of global ‘sustainabilists’ and their efforts to transfer knowledge in the realm of commercial, electric delivery vehicles will encourage you to consider, recommend and embrace the intentions we have to #bringchange.

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Telemetry has the potential to completely transform the way that operators manage their delivery solutions whether as a delivery platform (aggregator), 3rd party logistics, independent restaurant and the riders servicing customers – ONE MOTO have discussed the environmental and cost savings on the bottom line, but today I write about the time saving and the benefits – with the hope that you’ll walk away having taken home some facts surrounding the technological beenfits of the service ONE MOTO offer the last-mile delivery sector.

Now that the message is well and truly out there that ONE MOTO are not just an electric vehicle manufacturer, but in fact we are a HardTech meets FinTech mobility eco-system. It’s time we showcase the benefits of electric vehicles beyond the environment and financial cost-savings, instead demonstrate the service delivery experience through data and digital optimisation.

ONE MOTO vehicles are nothing short of smartphones on wheels.

CNN, 2021

In this specific case, the idea is that a wireless technology system lets the company track fundamental usage data, performance and delivery metrics and with AI forecast the delivery populus to service customers more efficiently adding that ’somewhat detached customer feel good’ from a process fulfilment service.

This simple seeming use of telemetry is predicted to reduce operational costs by minimising the amount spent on descales while simultaneously maximising efficiencies.

It’s a no-brainer and it’s also just the tip of innovation tsunami set to flood the last-mile industry in coming months and years.

Interestingly in the current form of vehicle/fleet leasing telemetry isn’t installed (as a rule), why? Because no one wants to pay for it. Aggregators do the best they can with in-house developers building their apps to work with their riders smartphones, 3PLs already face the brunt of risk and cost associated with supplying the service, riders couldn’t be expected to pay for it – so who should burden the cost? The answer is no one. With every price tag, a value is set. If a company can see the value in a 2-3x optimisation in delivery volumes, time, cost-reduction, working pressure, working hours then the price tag is attached to a sense of winning above competition, I’ll explain.

In the last few months, ONE MOTO have rolled out several hundred electric vehicles throughout the territories we operate (Europe, UAE, LatAm, India) each loaded and pre-installed with telematics devices to help both fleet operators and riders, which has led to some interesting data.

The most advanced delivery companies have this data available remotely via internet portal for use by fleet management professionals, restaurant operators and their transportation managers not only simply to view but also, and crucially, to modify.

Yes, you did just read that correctly.

Let’s lay down some historical data. Delivery aggregators currently offer a order delivery rate of 1.2 deliveries (on average) per hour. Yet with ONE MOTO telemetry and the ONE App these same operators are achieving 3.4 deliveries per hour. yet, what does this mean at month end?

• One customer has achieved 206% more deliveries (over 200,000 per month)
• Saved over 500 hours of time (5 hours per rider per month)
• Reduced the rider working hours by 28% (12 hours per day to 8.6 hours)
• Eliminated the rider delivery bonus volumes (achieving a greater profit)
• Without reducing the riders take home – they actually increased by 22%.

The financial rewards – as you can see – were phenomenal, routes were optimised, riders also saved on their fuel costs totalling AED 73,500 ($20,000) in one month.

What was the outlay? AED 60 ($15) per rider per month. What was the cost? What was the investment?!

The cost saving potential is huge and the remote monitoring and management with settings modification from any computer or smartphone means overseeing multiple vehicles in the fleet is suddenly so much easier.

Innovation and connectivity has been a discussion point throughout 2022, yet the education and demonstration of this hyper-efficient technology is still ongoing. The cost associated to a delivery aggregator for not implementing such innovation would mean the further demise in stock price, profitability and many of the mobility/last-mile aggregators falling short of their commitment to stakeholders.

The financial rewards – as you can see – were phenomenal, routes were optimised, riders also saved on their fuel costs totalling AED 73,500 ($20,000) in one month.

What was the outlay? AED 60 ($15) per rider per month. What was the cost? What was the investment?!

The cost saving potential is huge and the remote monitoring and management with settings modification from any computer or smartphone means overseeing multiple vehicles in the fleet is suddenly so much easier.

Innovation and connectivity has been a discussion point throughout 2022, yet the education and demonstration of this hyper-efficient technology is still ongoing. The cost associated to a delivery aggregator for not implementing such innovation would mean the further demise in stock price, profitability and many of the mobility/last-mile aggregators falling short of their commitment to stakeholders.

Electric vehicles aren’t independently the answer, it is a combination of a mobility eco-system which provides the real-time facts to the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.

One thing is certain: these interactive and connected, sustainable and smart mobility with all their telemetry and practical, time- and effort-saving features are here to stay.

Telemetry is a big deal and it’s going to increasingly affect us all whether we’re ready for it or not!

If you would like to discuss your transition to an electric delivery fleet, please contact the team at ONE MOTO

Thank you for reading.

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Based on the fact that 15,000 petrol delivery motorcycles in the UAE produce more than 16,500 tonnes per year, this article helps show in consumer terms the affects this has to our environment and how together, we can make the change.

WHAT DOES 16,560 TONNES OF CO2 EQUATE TO?

An area equivalent to 42x the size of Downtown Dubai! Over 21,000 acres of forest could have been preserved.

3,440 Passenger vehicles driven for one year or 64,694,974 kms driven by an average passenger vehicle	2,066,077,603 number of smartphones charged
2,743 homes’ electricity use for one year	37,507 barrels of oil consumed
Carbon sequestered by 272,831 tree seedlings grown for 10 years	21,157 acres of forests could have been protected in one year

We want to help visualise the alarming statistics and these figures are just for the UAE! Within the GCC these figures would be enough to cover the landmass of tens of miles of desert (actual volumes of motorcycles in use in the GCC can’t be obtained).

Many companies aren’t focused on the environmental savings or their CO2 footprint (and there are much worse pollutants within this ‘cocktail of damage’), understandably so. Many look at the cost implications of switching to electric or other modes of transportation.

So, if we were to show you how you can save the cost of a delivery fleet within just one year, without negatively affecting your budgets, would this be of interest? This is of course for you to decide and action.

Please do reach out and speak to us, if you’d like to arrange a meeting to discuss, please contact us here for an appointment.

Thank you for reading,
Adam Ridgway
CEO, ONE MOTO

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Want to know how do you get a motorcycle licence in the UAE? You’ve come to the right place…

For many, it’s a dream to hop on a motorcycle and experience the freedom and rebel spirit of the open road. While it’s possible to dirt bike or motocross in the desert without a licence, it’s sensible to consider getting a motorcycle licence to equip you with all the right knowledge you need to ride safe – especially if, like us, you catch rider’s rush and want to ride All. The. Time.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting a motorcycle licence in Dubai:

Step 1: Visit Al Ahli Driving School

Ideally go early, around 8am on Saturday when it’s not as busy. Bring along your Emirates ID, passport and your visa, as well as a valid Dubai driving licence. Some residents may also need a signed and stamped No Objection Letter. At the counter, you’ll need to hand in these documents, and cough up payment. Our license cost around Dhs4,690 and included all the paperwork, lectures, theory test, practical lessons (every Fri and Sat, two hours per day), plus the test itself. Most students will need to complete 15 hours of practical sessions, before they can take their practical test. You’ll also have to complete an eye test at the centre, which you can do on the same day. Once this is done, you’ll be issued a learner’s permit.

Step 2: Attend 8 hours of lectures

Before even getting onto a bike, everyone must attend eight hour-long lectures, which take place at Al Ahli Driving School. You’ll be given a schedule of lecture times and can choose what timings suit you. After each lecture, your teacher will sign and stamp your learner’s permit as proof of attendance. Once you have completed the lectures you will have one week to pass your theory test.

Step 3: Sit for the theory test

The theory test consists of 40 questions. To pass, you’ll need to correctly answer 30 or more. You’ll have 45 minutes to complete the test. Once you’ve passed, you can schedule your practical lessons.

Step 4: Attend 15 hours of practical lessons

Training takes place in ‘The Yard’ – a controlled area outside at Al Ahli Driving School. In your first lesson, you’ll learn where everything is on the bike (key, fuel switch, indicators, headlight, horn, etc). Then you’ll need to find these on command while keeping your eyes forward. From there you’ll be guided through levels 1, 2 and 3 of practical lessons, which involve riding around The Yard via a specific route that takes you through cones, practicing emergency stops, indicating, turning, and travelling slowly.

After around 12 hours of Yard training you’ll be ready to take on the roads of Al Quoz. You’ll don a high-vis vest and ride in convoy along a specific route with an instructor. Expect to hear a lot of beeping from your instructor as you’re bound to make a lot of mistakes!

Step 5: Pass the Al Ahli Driving School assessments

Before the driving centre allows you to sit for the official RTA test, you will need to pass their internal assessment, both on the road and in the yard.

Step 6: Pass the RTA tests

If you pass the internal tests, the driving centre will book you in for two RTA tests. Again, one on the road and in the yard. If you pass, you’ll be eligible to ride a motorcycle in Dubai. If you fail, you’ll need to rebook your test again. Fail five times and you’ll have to complete more lessons before you’re allowed to resit your RTA test.

FAQs

How long does the whole process take?

If you take lessons every weekend, and pass all your tests first time, you can complete the whole process in just over two months.

How much does it cost?

Our license cost around AED 4,690 and included all the paperwork, lectures, theory test, practical lessons (every Fri and Sat, two hours per day), plus the test itself.

What should I wear to the practical lessons?

Students must wear heavy-duty ankle boots, full length sleeves shirt and full length trousers. You must also have a helmet with a visor, plus elbow and knee pads.

Images: Al Ahli Instagram

DRIVING SCHOOLS

EMIRATES DRIVING INSTITUTE: edi-uae.com

AL AHLI: alahlidubai.ae

GALADARI: gmdc.ae

WHAT’S NEXT?

You may well have more questions like:

• Are we the first Electric Motorcycles in the UAE?
• How do I halve my delivery costs?
• What are the benefits of electric motorcycles? 
• Are electric vehicles a national priority?
• What are the guarantees of buying online?
• Where do I charge my electric motorcycle?
• Are electric motorcycles different to ride?

Well, we have some (if not all) the answers available for you.

We are in discussions with various parties to create a streamlined license and testing for ONE MOTO motorcycles, if you’d like to know more, please do get in touch, leave a comment and we’ll use this to help sway the powers that be.

Thank you for reading.

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COST-SAVING

The greatest expense in most businesses are their premises, which gets fed to the customer through the pricing of their product. One of ONE MOTO’s core values is affordability, so how do we make these prices attractive? We’ve chosen an uncommon route to market by offering a made-to-order customer journey

1. Select the ONE MOTO model you require.
2. Choose the colour of your Electric Motorcycle.
3. Add on any chrome extras.
4. Add on helmet and apparel (coming soon).
5. Add on your insurance package.
6. Place order.

Within 24 hours one of our customer experience agents will get in touch, answer any further questions, confirm your details and keep you updated every step of the way.

INSURANCE

Just before your ONE MOTO Electric Motorcycle arrives, we will contact you for insurance details. ONE MOTO have secured the best rates with our partners at Afia Insurance and we feed these back to you. Ensuring your safety, by insuring your safety.

GUARANTEES

This is where we are proud to offer our guarantees to secure your trust in ONE MOTO.
Battery – 27 months
Motor – 24 months
Chargers – 24 months
Parts – 12 months

If you are to buying electric motorcycles online it’s our duty to guarantee your piece of mind. We have our offices in DIFC (Dubai), we have established presence in the region since 2008. Our reputation is proudly presented by our clients, partners and business network.

SERVICING

ONE MOTO have invested a lot of time to secure partnerships to benefit you. We have an agreement with Duseja Motorcycles on Umm Suqueim Road as our after-sales, service centre (although our bikes don’t need servicing), it gives you piece of mind knowing there’s a physical address to take the bikes to if you have any issues at all.

You will need to change your tyres, batteries and brakes throughout your bikes life, so a stock of parts, accessories and spare batteries will be available to you.

For further information on buying electric motorcycles online please say hello@one-moto.com, call +971 56 903 2372 or visit our other blogs.

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ONE MOTO – the region’s first electric motorcycles are disrupting the landscape of the food service and last-mile delivery industry, and commuters are looking towards a cost-effective mode of mobility. The benefits are vast.

There are many reasons to consider an Electric Motorcycle over a traditional motorcycle. Some outweigh others and some customers buy electric motorcycles for varied reasons.

During our interview Adam Ridgway, CEO (ONE MOTO) stated, “The values of ONE MOTO reside in a trilogy quality, performance and convenience. Which has resulted in regional attention for the brand, although we have a global vision – placing attention to making a difference on our home country is where our focus resides for now”.

The fundamentals for considering an electric motorcycle for pleasure is a lifestyle choice, convenience of mobility, ease through traffic, parking convenience, and you need to feel confident in the bike you ride. Many of our test riders were astounded in the torque of the bikes, the range and speed, which is a ‘doff of the cap’ to our R&D team. One of the convenience factors was the ease of charging, so we developed a system that allows owners to charge anywhere through any 3pin socket (240V). Eliminating the need for a separate charging unit and increasing convenience.

Other benefits include:

MONEY

You can save thousands throughout the year, here’s one example:

• Cheap to no fuel costs
• No maintenance or servicing
• No need for engine oil
• Less need to replace brake discs and pads
• No road tax
• No parking costs
• No registration fees
• The costs of owning an electric motorcycle are less than traditional vehicles
• They are totally reliable and come with a confident warranty
• Tax incentives in some countries too

TIME

• No waiting in queues
• Park anywhere (within reason)
• No downtime for fleet/delivery vehicles
• Charging overnight will give you up to 150kms range
• EVs charge quicker in warm weather

ENVIRONMENT

• No smog contributions
• No emission considerations
• Reduce in demand for fuel supply (of course this is minimal now, yet it only takes a few to share the belief, create a movement and make the change together)

Many of us motorists are becoming conscious of the impacts to our environment, which are allowing the consideration of an EV. However, the cost is proving to outweigh the want to make change. Most electric cars will hurt your cash-flow due to the considerably higher prices that the internal combustion engine counterpart. Over the next few years as technology increases in intelligence and volume, these prices will come down and as drivers/riders become familiar and confident in their electric lifestyles loyalty will prevail, creating a positive second-hand market for the ‘once-cautious’ convert.

“With the ONE MOTO fleet, a prominent value is affordability, so we looked at varying ways to keep our costs low, quality superior and pass these savings on to our customers – a far-fetched idealism to the ‘old boys’ of industry. ONE MOTO aren’t going to have showrooms and invest in the real estate of sales, instead by building the trust and confidence through rewarding loyalty we are able to sell our vehicles online”.

“Currently, the vehicles we have in the ONE MOTO fleet for the UAE market are the “electa”, a modern take on the classic scooter which is the one I ride around on. Then we have the “byka”, which is specifically designed for the food service and last mile delivery market. We’ve worked closely with the industry leaders to develop them a bike which meets their needs”.

“We’ve developed a series of parcel cars as well which we are going to launch by Q2 next year, we’re just making amends on the range and power, the designs for them are considered and modern”. states Ridgway.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR ONE MOTO?

Ridgway replied, “With our strategic partners in place and more in the contract stage, we are planning to expand into Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and South Africa, whilst our European Head Office is focusing on the UK and South America”.

Many major car manufacturers are all poised to launch electric vehicles of their own, and they will do so with a century of experience behind them. This gives us the perfect opportunity to take stock and evaluate the current situation with electric cars.

That said, ONE MOTO are to Electric Motorcycles what Tesla is to cars. Pioneers in the industry, taking a giant leap into what we believe as “the future commute”.

ONE MOTO aim to put 50,000 commuters on the road by 2022 and converting the petrol-heads to an appreciation of electric scooter. Vespa has dominated the market for 70 years, so ONE MOTO have remodelled, designed and customised their range for the modern commuter.

For more information on ONE MOTO and enquiries, please contact:

ONE MOTO
+971 56 903 2372
hello@one-moto.com

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