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Biodiesel buses on the move in UAE
Sharifa Ghanem Published in Bikya Masr on 26 - 01 - 2012

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is to launch a new bus system with a little biodiesel blend in an effort to reduce the country's massive carbon footprint of the School Transport Services (STS).
Lootah Biofuels is partnering with the state to enable the new petrol blend to be introduced into the transport of students to schools.
STS currently provides transportation to more than 50,000 students, their website says.
According to information released by the companies, approximately 1,200 STS buses are monitored by the company's control room via GPS, video surveillance and electronic attendance.
Information published on the Lootah Biofuels website notes that the company was founded in 2010 to address the growing demand for alternative fuels in the Dubai region.
“Keeping in line with the UAE's vision for sustainable development, Lootah Biofuels aims to introduce and innovate sustainable solutions for the long-term energy requirements,” said the company on its website.
“By rapidly growing production capacity, strengthening distribution channels, and redefining biodiesel quality, Lootah Biofuels will continue to expand the reach of biofuels that are sustainable and environment-friendly.”
Lootah Biofuels and STS were both awarded the RTA Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport in 2011. Regarding the new partnership, Lootah Biofuels CEO Yousif Bin Saeed Al Lootah noted his company is delighted to promote sustainable transportation in cooperation with STS, adding that both companies share a vision of using sustainable renewable fuels and promoting environmental awareness in the educational sector. “We have been inspired by the great vision of the UAE leadership and recent announcement of the ‘Green Economy Initiative'' to make our country a global hub for green economy; it is a roadmap that guides our contribution to reach the goals set by the leadership and enhance the UAE's competitiveness and sustainable development,” he continued.
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Tags: Biodiesel, Buses, Students, Transport
Section: Environment, Going Green, Latest News, United Arab Emirates

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