Abu Dhabi: Driverless Rides Now Available To Zayed International Airport How To Book

You can now experience driverless rides in specific areas of Abu Dhabi, including routes to and from Zayed International Airport. Abu Dhabi Mobility is expanding its autonomous vehicle services to more city areas after completing 30,000 trips, covering a distance of more than 430,000km.

TXAI or Uber users can easily book their driveless trip to and from Zayed International Airport through the mobile applications.

The authorities conducted the first and second phases of the autonomous vehicle operations in the Yas and Saadiyat Islands. Building on the success of these trials, the transport department will now expand driverless rides to the access roads to and from Zayed International Airport.

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This expansion is part of Abu Dhabi's efforts to develop the smart transport sector by promoting the use of advanced technologies in sustainable mobility.

Abu Dhabi Mobility is partnering with Space 42 and Uber to operate autonomous taxis in the city. The company plans to expand into new areas across Abu Dhabi gradually.

Through its current plan to develop the autonomous mobility sector, Abu Dhabi Mobility aims to achieve several key objectives by 2040, including increasing the percentage of trips using autonomous vehicles to 25 per cent of total trips in Abu Dhabi, reducing carbon emissions by 15 per cent, and decreasing road accidents by 18 per cent.

Dr Abdulla Al Ghafli, acting director-general of the Integrated Transport Centre, stated, "This expansion marks a strategic step towards developing Abu Dhabi's smart transport ecosystem. We continue to enhance the digital and regulatory infrastructure to ensure the seamless integration of autonomous vehicles into the existing transport network, adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Additionally, we are committed to adopting the latest technologies to ensure the reliable and secure operation of these vehicles, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision for a sustainable and advanced transport sector."

Abu Dhabi Mobility is testing autonomous vehicles in collaboration with its partners while overseeing operational processes to ensure full compliance with traffic laws and regulations.

Additionally, it seeks to increase public awareness of these services and encourage their adoption. Since their launch, no incidents have been recorded, reflecting the high level of safety these autonomous vehicles provide in an urban transport setting.

Furthermore, Abu Dhabi Mobility reaffirms its commitment to developing future transport solutions , reinforcing the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation in smart mobility and leading the adoption of autonomous transport solutions in line with international best practices.

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