Date: 05/05/2025

RAILBUS Inc. Addresses Fraud Allegations and Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency

RAILBUS Inc. was founded with a clear mission: to pioneer a sustainable, affordable, and innovative mass transit solution for cities around the world. We aim to ease traffic congestion and reduce emissions by introducing a solar-powered “rail bus” system that combines the best features of trains and buses. Our vision is to bring modern transportation to underserved communities and support sustainable urban development, “prioritizing the environment and communities” for the benefit of future generations. Every step we take is guided by this mission of advancing public transport technology in an eco-friendly, socially responsible way.

 

Our Legal Standing

Registered and Compliant: RAILBUS Inc. is duly incorporated in the United States as an offshore entity for tax optimization purposes and with a view toward a future listing on U.S. markets (IPO). It operates as a fully compliant and lawful business entity. In addition, RAILBUS has established its headquarters and physical offices in Dubai, UAE, reflecting our focus on the Middle East and Asia markets. We are headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis with a full showroom and staff on site. This means we have a legal presence in the UAE, and our Dubai trade license and office address are verifiable. We welcome investors and partners to visit our Dubai showroom by appointment, underscoring that we are not just an online entity but a company with a tangible, bricks-and-mortar presence in the UAE.

A number of questions have arisen about why RAILBUS has not filed registration papers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To clarify, our fundraising efforts have been conducted in compliance with applicable exemptions. Specifically, Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act explicitly excludes offerings made outside the United States from SEC registration requirements. In our case, the fundraising was carried out through our Dubai-based entity. Since our outreach has been directed primarily to overseas investors, we have operated under the Regulation S framework and other relevant international regulations. Additionally, we have made a conscious effort to avoid active solicitation in jurisdictions where we would be required to register with the SEC.

Licensed in the UAE: In the United Arab Emirates, RAILBUS is properly registered and licensed to operate. Our Dubai presence is not incidental – it’s central to our identity as a company. We have a long-term lease for our office and showroom at Dubai Silicon Oasis, and we comply with all local business regulations. Our inclusion in Dubai’s innovation ecosystem (including being based in a Dubai free zone known for tech start-ups) is a point of pride. The government of Dubai, through its Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has formally partnered with us, which could only occur after appropriate due diligence on our legal and operational status. We emphasize that every aspect of our business – from U.S. incorporation to UAE operations – is conducted lawfully and with full transparency to regulators. We remain committed to adhering to the highest legal and ethical standards everywhere we operate.

 

Evidence of Legitimacy and Achievements

RAILBUS prototype on display at the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai. Our solar-powered rail-bus vehicle was showcased publicly with the support of Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority, underscoring official confidence in our technology.

World Government Summit 2025 Showcase: One of the strongest validations of RAILBUS’s legitimacy is our participation in the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 in Dubai, a premier global event for showcasing innovative solutions to government and urban challenges. In February 2025, Dubai’s RTA unveiled the RAILBUS prototype to the world at WGS. Our capsule-like vehicle was featured at the RTA’s exhibit as a future mode of public transport to help ease traffic congestion in the city. Attendees, including global leaders and experts, saw our full-scale prototype in person and learned about its capabilities. According to RTA officials, “RailBus will have multiple stations in communities… The vehicles, designed to be spacious with ample room for seating and standing, will pick up passengers from their neighbourhoods and bring them to the Metro.” This is a direct description by a senior RTA director, in Khaleej Times, of how our system could integrate into Dubai’s transit network – a clear indication that RAILBUS’s technology is being taken seriously by the authorities. It is unprecedented for a fraudulent company to be given a platform at WGS under the wing of a major government agency, and our presence there speaks volumes. Even His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ruler of Dubai) visited the RTA stand and was personally briefed on the RAILBUS project during the summit. Such high-profile acknowledgement is not given lightly – it was earned through our hard work and the promise our technology holds.

Formal Partnership with Dubai RTA: RAILBUS Inc. has achieved what few early-stage companies do – we have entered into a formal collaboration with a government transportation authority. In January 2024, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority to develop the RailBus system for potential deployment in the city. This partnership was publicly announced and covered in the media. It marks a significant milestone: the RTA’s Rail Agency is working directly with RAILBUS Inc. (USA) and a UK-based company (Urban-Mass) to explore implementing our solution in Dubai. The RTA does not sign MoUs with just anyone. By entering into this agreement, the RTA effectively signaled that they trust our expertise and view our technology as viable. Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, the CEO of Dubai RTA’s Rail Agency, stated “Partnering with RAILBUS aligns with our objective to embrace innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life in Dubai. We look forward to exploring how RAILBUS’s solar-powered transportation system can contribute to our city’s sustainability and mobility goals.” Likewise, our own Partner Relations Manager, Ms. Rawan Kamal, said “this partnership…underscores a shared commitment to sustainable transportation” and hailed it as a “leap towards a future where clean, renewable energy powers our cities.” These are real quotes on public record, illustrating a mutual excitement and commitment between RAILBUS and RTA. It is worth noting that Dubai’s government undoubtedly conducted due diligence on RAILBUS prior to signing the MoU. (As one observer aptly noted, it’s highly unlikely that Dubai’s RTA would ever “sign an agreement with a company that could potentially be a scam”, given the thorough vetting that precedes such partnerships.) This collaboration is a strong endorsement of RAILBUS’s legitimacy, technical capability, and potential to impact public transport.

Prototype and Technological Progress: Unlike dubious schemes that exist only on paper, RAILBUS has developed real, working hardware. We have built functional prototypes of the RailBus vehicle and its supporting systems. In our Dubai showroom – which is fully operational – visitors can see actual RailBus and RailPod units, track segments, station models, and live simulations of the system. Our team has spent years engineering and refining this technology. Media reports confirm the specifications of our prototype: the driverless RailBus vehicle is about 11.5 meters long, can carry up to 40 passengers, and travel at speeds of 100 km/h, all while being 100% solar-powered. The units are 3D-printed using recycled materials and designed for quiet operation, reflecting the innovation we bring to transit. These details have been covered by major UAE news outlets and industry publications, from The National and Khaleej Times to specialized transport journals. For example, The National’s coverage showed footage of our prototype during WGS, and Khaleej Times ran a feature on how the RailBus will connect Dubai neighborhoods not served by the Metro. Additionally, international transit news sites like Metro Rail Today and Urban Transport News have written about RAILBUS’s unique approach (highlighting the lightweight solar-powered design and its cost advantages). All this coverage by third-party sources provides independent verification of RAILBUS’s activities and product development. Simply put, RAILBUS is building something tangible – a fact that has been witnessed and reported on by experts in the field.

Physical Offices and Showroom: We want to highlight that RAILBUS is not an “internet-only” project. We maintain a physical headquarters and showroom in Dubai, UAE, where we conduct daily operations and demonstrate our technology. The showroom features an impressive array of RAILBUS innovations: full-scale exterior and interior models of our vehicle, virtual reality demonstrations of the passenger experience, and detailed proposals for city implementations. In 2023, we proudly opened this headquarters and have hosted numerous visitors since. Prospective investors, industry stakeholders, and members of the public (by invitation) have all visited to see the RailBus prototype firsthand. One independent technology writer described her “personal experience visiting their impressive showroom in Dubai”, noting that she “saw firsthand that RAILBUS is actively participating in many transportation exhibitions” and developing its system in reality. Photographs from such visits – showing our team and prototypes – have been shared online, further proving our on-the-ground presence. We are also an active member of respected industry organizations, such as the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), which is another indicator that we are engaged in the legitimate global dialogue on transit solutions. Membership in UITP is only granted to bona fide transport companies and agencies, and we have proudly joined their ranks to collaborate and adhere to international best practices.

In summary, the evidence of RAILBUS’s legitimacy is overwhelming and multi-faceted: government partnerships, public demonstrations, independent media coverage, third-party industry memberships, and a real office filled with real technology. We have consistently operated with transparency about our progress – publishing regular updates, technical whitepapers, and even our roadmap on our official website. We understand that our claims might sound ambitious, but they are backed by concrete achievements and verifiable facts. RAILBUS is not an idea on paper seeking to deceive; it is a growing company that has earned recognition from credible authorities and media as a pioneer in sustainable transportation.

 

Response to Recent Allegations

We are aware of various allegations and rumors circulating online – particularly on social media, forums, and certain financial blogs – that question RAILBUS’s legitimacy and intentions. We take these concerns seriously. RAILBUS Inc. remains fully committed to maintaining an honest, transparent relationship with our investors and the public. Here, we address the key claims point by point in a constructive manner:

• “RAILBUS is a scam” – False Accusations: Some posts on Reddit and articles by self-styled analysts have flatly labeled RAILBUS a “scam”, even accusing us of running a multi-million dollar fraud. We categorically deny these accusations. Such claims ignore all the evidence of our legitimate operations and achievements. Scam companies do not showcase prototypes at global summits or sign agreements with government bodies – but RAILBUS has done both (as detailed above). We have been actively working on this project for over three years, and in that time we have built a community of hundreds of investors who have joined us through a transparent equity crowdfunding offering. Unlike a typical scam which hides in the shadows, RAILBUS has been very visible: our website is packed with detailed information about our technology and plans, and we regularly publish updates, technical materials, and even challenges we are working to overcome. We have never misrepresented our stage of operations – we openly state that we are still in the development and testing phase (not yet a revenue-generating transit service), with a clear roadmap available for anyone to review. Importantly, we also publish our official certificates (for example, our U.S. Certificate of Incorporation) and proof of memberships (like UITP) on our site for anyone to verify. These are not actions a fraudulent enterprise would take. Furthermore, we have external validators of our legitimacy: as noted, Dubai’s government and reputable media have effectively vetted and endorsed us by virtue of their engagement. We understand the word “scam” is used to provoke fear, but in our case it is completely unfounded. RAILBUS has operated in good faith from day one, and no investor funds have been misused or diverted – all investments go directly into R&D, prototyping, and growing our capability to deliver on our vision. We invite any concerned party to examine our materials, visit our offices, speak with our team, and review the independent reporting about RAILBUS. We are confident that a fair examination will dispel any notion of fraud.

• Management Team Credentials (“fake team” allegations): Another claim we have seen is the allegation that our management team is fabricated or that our team member biographies are not real. For instance, one forum post suggested that our listed executives were “fake people” who “do not exist,” even asserting that one profile on LinkedIn was likely fictitious. We want to directly address this: these assertions are false. Every member of the RAILBUS leadership and technical team is a real individual with genuine experience – many of us simply had careers outside of the public limelight before joining this startup, which might be why an internet search doesn’t immediately yield results on certain names. We stand by the qualifications and authenticity of our team. Our core team members hail from diverse backgrounds – engineering, transport planning, business development – and were recruited precisely for their expertise. It is true that not all of our staff maintain active social media profiles; some come from industries where online presence is minimal, or they prefer personal privacy. That does not mean they “don’t exist.” We have, in fact, deliberately kept some team bios concise on our website for brevity, but full CVs and credentials have been provided during due diligence processes with partners and can be made available as needed. Notably, RAILBUS team members have appeared publicly to represent the company. For example, our Partner (Investor) Relations Manager, Ms. Rawan Kamal, has been quoted by name in press releases and spoke at the World Government Summit demo, and our engineers have attended industry conferences. These public engagements would be impossible to fake. We also note that Dubai RTA’s partnership involves working directly with our team – a process during which RTA met our key personnel. Any discrepancies or fake identities would have been immediately exposed in such face-to-face dealings. Needless to say, nothing of that sort occurred. RTA’s comfort in signing an MoU with us implies their comfort with our team’s credibility. If anyone still harbors doubts, we are ready to facilitate introductions or provide credentials for verification in a proper forum. Our project’s success hinges on the talent and integrity of our people, and we will never compromise on that. We are proud of our team’s accomplishments – they are the ones who designed and built the prototype that was good enough to impress industry veterans. Going forward, we will consider adding more detailed professional background information about our team on our official channels to put to rest any concerns about their veracity.

• Unrealistic Return Claims: We acknowledge that some of our past marketing materials and ads have been criticized for suggesting overly optimistic investment returns. For example, one third-party commentary noted that our campaign talked about the possibility of a “200× return” on investment, and a screenshot circulated on Reddit implied that an investment of $1,000 might turn into $1,000,000 in the future. We want to address this carefully and transparently. RAILBUS has never guaranteed any specific returns to any investor. We are a high-potential, high-risk startup, and we have always been clear that investing in RAILBUS is an opportunity to support an ambitious venture – not a get-rich-quick scheme or a sure bet. Any figures or projections in our materials were illustrative scenarios of what could happen if RAILBUS grew to a scale comparable to major transit companies, and were not promises. In hindsight, we understand how projecting a “1000×” or “200×” return, even hypothetically, could be misinterpreted or seem outlandish. We regret if any prospective investor took those illustrative numbers at face value. Our intent was to convey the large market opportunity in urban transport (for instance, how disruptive a successful RailBus system could be), but not to suggest that such outcomes are assured. We have since refined our marketing messages to avoid numeric return projections and to emphasize the inherent risks and long-term timeline of our project. RAILBUS’s investors are believers in a vision – they understand that returns, if they come, may be years down the road and are dependent on many factors (technology development, government adoption, etc.). We encourage all investors to perform their own due diligence and we wholeheartedly support informed decision-making. In line with best practices, our investment documentation clearly states that no returns are guaranteed and that investors could lose their entire investment – standard risk disclosures that we have always included. Any claims that we promised “low risk” or “guaranteed” high returns are simply incorrect. We remain committed to ethical, realistic communication with our investor community. If any past wording was overly aggressive in portraying potential upside, that has been or will be corrected. Our focus now is on delivering real progress on the ground, which in the long run is the true way to create value for our investors.

• Marketing Tactics and Communication Quality: Some commentators have pointed out that RAILBUS’s marketing has been aggressive, citing frequent online advertisements or outreach messages, and have noted grammatical errors or typos in certain documents as a red flag. We want to address these concerns in good faith. First, RAILBUS is a small startup with a global vision – our marketing budget has been modest, but we did invest in social media advertising (on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn) to reach a wide audience of potential supporters. This was done in the spirit of “democratizing” our fundraising (allowing ordinary people around the world to learn about and potentially invest in our venture), as opposed to only talking to big institutional investors behind closed doors. All our ads and marketing materials were intended to inform, not mislead. We have never employed “pressure sales” tactics such as limited-time offers or secretive dealings; on the contrary, we directed people to our official website and public materials for them to evaluate at their own pace. If this came across as aggressive, it was because we are passionately confident in our mission and wanted to share it widely. We also recognize that as a team of engineers and innovators (with diverse native languages), some early written materials may not have been perfectly polished. Any grammatical errors or awkward phrasing in our presentations or whitepapers were unintentional and we have worked to fix them. We have since brought on board additional communications support to proofread and ensure professionalism in all public-facing documents. Minor typos should not distract from the substance of our project, but we understand how, to a cautious observer, poor grammar can look “scam-like.” We assure you that this was simply a byproduct of our startup haste and global team, not an indicator of fraud. We appreciate this feedback and have taken it seriously. Our latest Investment Memorandum and technical brochures have been vetted for clarity and accuracy. Moving forward, we will double down on clarity, making sure our passion for the product doesn’t translate into hyperbolic or sloppy communications. In summary, our marketing aims to be transparent and enthusiastic, but never deceitful. If any outreach effort of ours