Dubai Launches New Luxury Metro, Seeks Riders
There's no denying that Dubai's new public transportation system is sleek. It is the longest automated metro system in the world and offers luxury compartments with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The question is, will anyone be riding on it? The Dubai Metro recently went into service but in a place where gas is cheap and privacy is at a premium it's not clear exactly who will be the passengers. Some have speculated that Dubai's car-centric culture may find switching over to this type of transportation a bit difficult but it is expected to help ease Dubai's legendary traffic snarls.The Metro was to provide easy transport for expatriates and tourists but with the economic future of the country in turmoil and a mass exodus that includes dusty luxury cars being left in airport parking lots, the Metro could be yet another Dubai big idea which is looking increasingly foolhardy. But let's not write the world's largest driverless train off quite yet. BBC News surveyed a couple of young people who live and work in Dubai who seem excited to ride the train and work it into their normal schedule.
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