Dubai's RTA launches driverless taxis in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim

Monday, 30 March 2026 21:55

By ARN News Staff

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched commercial operations of autonomous taxis in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah on Monday, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide.

The vehicles can be booked through Uber and the Apollo Go app

The first phase of the commercial rollout includes the deployment of 100 autonomous taxis within Dubai’s transport network, with plans for the gradual expansion of the fleet in the coming years, in line with growing demand for smart mobility solutions and the emirate’s direction towards a future driven by advanced transport technologies.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announces the launch of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technologies. The vehicles are available via… pic.twitter.com/z1Iho3d9m6
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 30, 2026

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