Clean Transport Development: A Solution for Reducing Air Pollution in Tehran

The CEO of the Tehran Air Quality Control Company said that, according to the latest studies, private cars account for 42 percent and motorcycles for about 13 percent of pollution from transportation modes—a figure that underscores more clearly than ever the need to develop clean mobility and reduce dependence on polluting vehicles.

The CEO of Tehran Air Quality Control Company said: According to the latest studies, private cars account for 42% and motorcycles for 13% of the pollution caused by modes of transportation. Statistics that show the necessity of developing clean transportation methods and reducing dependence on polluting vehicles.

According to Arjan Ambassador, Fatemeh Karimi, CEO of Tehran Air Quality Control Company, stated that the considerable wear and tear of the motorcycle fleet is one of the most effective issues in the city's air pollution, and said: Moving towards the use of clean transportation methods, including electric scooters, electric motorcycles, and electric public transportation fleet, can play an effective role in reducing the concentration of pollutants and improving the air quality of the capital.

Referring to the necessity of changing the transportation pattern in Tehran, he continued: As the share of polluting vehicles in the daily trips of citizens decreases and the use of clean options increases, it becomes possible to control part of the emission of pollutants caused by traffic in the city. In the meantime, the development of new modes of transportation along with the strengthening of electric public transportation can help diversify urban travel options and reduce dependence on private cars.

The CEO of Tehran Air Quality Control Company, referring to the capacity of electric scooters to attract the participation of citizens, especially the young generation, said: Many people in younger age groups are interested in traveling their daily routes in a different way, along with physical activity and recreation. Therefore, the development and introduction of new clean transportation methods, including electric scooters, can be of interest to this group of citizens and gradually find its place in the pattern of inner-city trips.

He also emphasized the importance of public information in introducing these modes of transportation and added: The media and the press can play an effective role in increasing the awareness of citizens and encouraging them to experience new ways of traveling by introducing the capacities and benefits of using clean means of transportation. People's familiarity with alternatives to private cars and polluting motorcycles can provide a wider acceptance of these devices.

Karimi stated that the movement towards clean transportation is not limited to the development of new technologies, and stated that changing the commuting pattern of citizens and increasing public desire to use low-emission vehicles is also important in realizing this goal. In this situation, the expansion of the use of electric scooters and motorcycles along with the development of the electric public transportation fleet can be part of urban management solutions to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life in Tehran.