If you’ve seen metro trains and sudden bumper-to-bumper traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road, it’s because Gitex Global is in town. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gitex Global runs from Monday 10 October to 14 October. And the event is showcasing some pretty cool technology this year. If you’re visiting, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stall is showcasing Dubai’s first driverless taxis.
We mentioned them earlier. Driverless cars At the beginning of his year in March. The strategy is one of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, whose vision is to convert 25 percent of transportation trips in Dubai to driverless trips by 2030. The launch is in line with Dubai’s future plans. and the city’s autonomous driving strategy.
According to RTAOperations will begin in late 2023 with a target of reaching 4,000 taxis by 2030.
The initiative aims to make Dubai a world leader in smart sustainable mobility.
The driverless vehicles will be equipped with 80 sensors, cameras and LiDAR systems – light detection and ranging (laser scanning technology) to monitor road conditions, and controls to avoid collisions – Even those that cannot be seen by the human eye.
In a statement issued last year, HE Mater Al Tayer, Director General, and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA said, ‘Human error is responsible for more than 90 percent of accidents. Autonomous vehicles are eco-friendly electric vehicles and can serve a large number of users, especially senior citizens, residents and commuters.’
We can’t wait to see these driverless cars in action!
Photos: RTA
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