Now Travel In Driverless Taxis On Dubai’s Roads

Dubai’s taxis are always in high demand, particularly now as we hit peak season.

Good news is that the emirate is working on ways to boost capacity and make sure everybody is able to get around quickly and safely.

One such example is the introduction of driverless taxis, which are currently in their trial phase. Not just that, you’ll be able to see them in action as the self-driving vehicles are out on the streets in the Jumeirah 1 area.

At this stage, no passengers are allowed in and a safety driver has to remain behind the wheel – but we can expect to see them rolled out soon if the tests go well.

An RTA statement reads: “The trial is considered a step forward on the way to ensuring that the RTA’s strategic objectives to make MENA’s first autonomous transportation a success, along with elevating Dubai’s autonomous pioneership in the region.”

As for the testing route, you can expect to see the vehicles on the 8km stretch between Etihad Museum and Dubai Water Canal. The final plan is to see 4,000 driverless taxis on Dubai’s roads by 2030.

The idea is to ease traffic, cut emissions and lead to lesser accidents.

Let’s hope that driverless taxis help Dubai achieve that!