Dubai rolls out driverless RoboTaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking | World News

Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Phase 1 rollout of its much-anticipated driverless robotaxi service. In partnership with the US-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise, these self-driving cars are no longer just a concept […]

Riyadh Metro enters Guinness World Records as the world longest driverless network at 176km | World News

Riyadh Metro sets record as world’s longest driverless / Image: File Hey, have you heard the huge news coming out of Riyadh? It’s official: the Riyadh Metro has just been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless train network. This isn’t just a record; it’s a massive statement about the Kingdom’s […]

Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first in the Middle East | World News

Uber and WeRide launched Level 4 driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, operating on Yas Island zones/Image: Uber Uber has officially introduced fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi, partnering with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This launch marks the first commercial robotaxi service without a human driver in the Middle East and expands Uber’s autonomous vehicle […]

UAE: Driverless baggage tractors have taken over at Al Maktoum Airport, driverless tech explained | World News

The driverless baggage tractor operates at Level 3, autonomously towing containers with human oversight ready to intervene if needed/ Image: Dubai Media Office dnata has launched autonomous electric baggage tractors at Dubai World Central (DWC). The self-driving fleet reduces manual labor and improves ramp safety and efficiency. It operates at Level 3 automation, with a […]

Is Abu Dhabi’s Masdar city driverless car really that advanced? Levels of driverless tech explained | World News

There are six levels of vehicle automation, and Masdar City is testing Level 4 vehicles that can drive themselves within a geofenced area without human intervention Photo: Abu Dhabi media office/X What: Masdar City is testing Level 4 autonomous vehicles on a live 2.4 km loop. When: The trials are currently underway in 2025 as […]

Driverless flying taxi in UAE soon? Watch Abu Dhabi conduct test flight over Marina | World News

Abu Dhabi tests the EHang EH216-S autonomous flying taxi, a two-seater eVTOL, above the Marina from the Cruise Terminal helipad/ Image:X Abu Dhabi has made significant strides in air mobility, showcasing its forward-thinking vision for the future with the successful public demonstration of an autonomous flying taxi test flight. The test, a milestone in the […]