Dubai rolls out driverless taxis in key residential areas in major mobility shift

Dubai: A major transformation in urban mobility is underway as driverless taxis begin operating on selected streets of Dubai, marking a step forward in the emirate’s smart transport vision.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that autonomous taxis are now operational in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. Passengers can book these rides through Uber and Apollo Go apps.

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Part of Dubai’s future mobility vision

The initiative aligns with the RTA’s goal of achieving global leadership in seamless and sustainable transport, focusing on future-ready mobility solutions designed to enhance convenience and efficiency.

ضمن رؤية #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات، بتحقيق الريادة العالمية في التنقل السهل والمستدام، عبر صياغة حلول تنقّل مستقبلية تلبي تطلعاتكم وتضمن راحتكم، أصبحت مركبات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة الآن واقعاً على شوارع #دبي.
يمكنكم الآن طلب رحلاتكم ذاتية القيادة في منطقتي جميرا وأم سقيم بكل سهولة… pic.twitter.com/QgZ7UUivhR

— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 16, 2026

The new service offers passengers a fully autonomous ride experience, reflecting Dubai’s push toward advanced, technology-driven urban transport systems.