RTA Dubai News – Roads, Transport & Traffic Updates

Where will Dubai’s first self-driving zones be?

Robotaxis, buses and even boats are part of the plan but where will they start?

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Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi, the driverless autonomous vehicle during a trial run with safety driver at Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai.

Dubai trials reveal how safe driverless cars really are

We always put safety as top priority, says Baidu’s Liang Zhang

Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi during a trial run with a safety driver on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

RTA’s deals to turn 2 Dubai areas into self-driving hub

Agreements with Emaar, Al-Futtaim to launch autonomous transport zone

RTA signs agreements with Emaar and Al-Futtaim to set up Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone at Festival City and Creek Harbour.

Dubai RTA grants first test permits to 3 robotaxi firms

Chinese firms to roll out self-driving cars for on-road trials in urban areas

Robotaxi, the driverless autonomous vehicle during a trial run with safety driver at Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

First look: Step inside Dubai’s self-driving Robotaxi

Step inside Baidu’s RT6 – unlocked by passwords, complete with massage seats

Robotaxi, a driverless autonomous vehicle, during a trial run with a safety driver on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Dubai self-driving zone: Metro, Robotaxis, boats, more

Stunning vision coming to life at Dubai Festival City, Creek and Al Jaddaf

Dubai unveils futuristic self-driving zone with Metro, Robotaxis, boats, delivery bots

Dubai awards Dh3.3m top prize to WeRide–Deutsche Bahn

Global innovators display self-driving breakthroughs at Dubai World Congress

WeRide–Deutsche Bahn wins Dh3.3 million in Dubai self-driving contest

Look: Sheikh Hamdan reviews ‘Dubai Future Ride’

Dubai continues to strengthen its status as global hub for innovation: Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan reviews ‘Dubai Future Ride’ at Self-Driving Transport Congress

World’s first Chief AI Officer: Dubai puts people first

In Dubai, AI happens with the people and not to the people: Sol Rashidi

Sol Rashidi, the world’s first Chief AI Officer, at the Dubai World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.

Robotaxis hit Dubai roads ahead of 2026 launch

Trial runs with safety drivers underway in select areas, including Jumeirah

Robotaxis hit Dubai roads ahead of 2026 launch, RTA confirms

Dubai Metro: How 9000 cameras track 850K riders, trains

Video: Inside the control room that overhauled emergency response after 2024 UAE floods

Despite monitoring such a vast network, the mostly automated Dubai Metro Operations Control Centre operates with remarkable efficiency using just 20 personnel supported by 1,800 total staff across operations, maintenance and safety.

BB88 and BB777: RTA to auction premium plate numbers

Distinctive 2-to-5-digit plate numbers including BB88 and BB777 to go under hammer

Collectors and car enthusiasts are expected to vie for the super numbers BB88 and BB777, which are among the most sought-after in the upcoming auction.

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