Mowasalat (Karwa), in partnership with Yutong HK International limited, recently organized the 2024 Energy-Saving Driving competition at the Karwa Academy in Doha. The event, which aimed to enhance the efficiency of electric buses in public transportation, focused on promoting best practices in electric bus operation and fostering a culture of optimization through skill. This competition, now in its second year, was designed to equip Mowasalat’s electric bus drivers with the knowledge and techniques needed to enhance energy efficiency and promote environmentally sustainable practices. By doing so, the competition supports Qatar’s environmental sustainability goals.
The theme of the competition was “Green Driving,” providing a platform for drivers to showcase their energy-saving driving skills and contribute to reduced emissions within the public transportation system. The competition featured 30 skilled drivers from Mowasalat’s electric bus fleet, who underwent both theoretical and practical assessments. These assessments included a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a 40-kilometer energy-saving driving test, handling of emergency situations, and precision reverse parking. Participants’ skills were evaluated using a comprehensive scoring system, where theoretical knowledge accounted for 30 percent of the total score, and practical skills made up the remaining 70 percent.
The goal of the competition was not only to identify and recognize the most skilled electric bus drivers but also to encourage a culture of energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices within Mowasalat’s workforce. By equipping drivers with the necessary knowledge and techniques, this competition aims to improve the overall efficiency of Mowasalat’s electric bus fleet, ultimately contributing to Qatar’s environmental sustainability goals. Moreover, events like the Energy-Saving Driving competition serve as a way to promote best practices in electric bus operation and encourage drivers to continuously strive for optimization through skill.
Overall, the 2024 Energy-Saving Driving competition was a successful event that helped raise awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices in public transportation. By showcasing the skills of electric bus drivers and providing them with the necessary knowledge and techniques, Mowasalat aims to improve the efficiency of its electric bus fleet and contribute to Qatar’s environmental sustainability goals. Events like these not only recognize the efforts of skilled drivers but also promote a culture of energy efficiency and optimization through skill within the organization. As Mowasalat continues to prioritize sustainable practices, competitions like this will play a crucial role in achieving the organization’s environmental sustainability goals.
