RTA Dubai News – Roads, Transport & Traffic Updates

How to try Dubai's new self-driving taxi for Dh5

From booking to arrival, here's what it's really like to ride Dubai's new autonomous taxi

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Apollo Go's autonomous fleet is now open to the public in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim for a flat Dh5 a ride, a promotional fare from RTA and Dubai Taxi Company that replaces the free rides offered during the initial trial period.

Could these RTA road projects end Dubai’s traffic woes?

New bridges, tunnels and highways: How Dubai plans to beat traffic and cut commute times

From Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road to Dubai Islands and the World Trade Centre Roundabout, the developments are designed to increase road capacity, improve connectivity and significantly reduce travel times.

Dubai Police lead push to cut road crashes this summer

'Summer Without Accidents 2026' campaign aims to cut crashes and save lives

Dubai Police launch Summer Without Accidents 2026 road safety campaign

UAE residents: How to drive overseas legally

Find out the application process, required documents and overall cost.

The IDP is an international travel document regulated by the United Nations, which allows you to drive in a foreign country. For illustrative purposes only.

Ajman Police showcase smarter driving licence services

Dubai RTA delegation explores smart licensing solutions and digital service innovations

Ajman Police and Dubai RTA exchange expertise on smart licence services

Dubai Police’s safety push for cyclists and riders

Campaign urges workers to follow traffic rules and adopt safer cycling practices.

Dubai Police promotes cycling safety among Drydocks World workers.

Dubai Loop construction begins on underground network

High-speed people-mover aims to slash DIFC–Dubai Mall trips to three minutes

Dubai Loop construction begins: How the high-speed underground tunnel network aims to slash traffic

Dubai launches AI system to improve bus readiness

The system monitors more than 1,100 buses and supports 26 operational scenarios

The system uses advanced technologies to reduce the time needed to make decisions and distribute buses from between 30 and 60 minutes to less than one minute.

RTA offers dining experience for Dubai Marina commuters

The new RTA initiative combines marine transport and waterfront dining experiences

Ferry, water taxi and abra users can enjoy a special meal at 'The Pods' for Dh69.

Dubai Metro overhauls 262 escalators across network

Dubai RTA and Keolis MHI complete work on nearly two-thirds of the system's escalators

Dubai RTA says the overhaul has improved safety, reliability and passenger comfort.

Dubai’s summer road works: Major traffic changes coming

Dubai launches summer road upgrades at 28 sites to ease congestion and boost safety

RTA kicks off traffic ‘quick wins’ at 28 locations across Dubai

Gridlock hits Sharjah and Dubai: Latest traffic update

Motorists face delays on major Sharjah–Dubai corridors amid slow-moving traffic

Dubai-Sharjah traffic

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