Dubai, August 19, 2026 : Dubai is accelerating its transition towards a future powered by
autonomous mobility, with Robotaxi operations recording more than
4 million kilometres travelled and 7,613 passenger trips since
launch, demonstrating growing public confidence in autonomous
transportation and laying the foundation for the next phase of
driverless mobility in the emirate.
Providing further details, Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of Corporate
Technology Support Services Sector, Chair of Autonomous
Transport and Aerial Taxi Committee, said: “the Robotaxi service
currently has a fleet of 144 vehicles, including 48 vehicles in
active operation, completing around 50 trips daily. Most notably,
the service has achieved a 97% customer satisfaction rate,
reflecting strong acceptance of the technology and the quality of
customer experience.
Bahrozyan added: “the operational performance represents an
important milestone in Dubai’s journey towards its strategic target of
making 25% of all transportation trips autonomous by 2030.”
From Safety Testing to Driverless Mobility
The Robotaxi program is being developed through a rigorous,
phased approach designed to ensure the highest standards of
safety, reliability and operational readiness. Carefully defined
operational zones enable the technology to be tested and validated
under real-world conditions, supporting the smooth transition from
safety-driver trials to fully driverless public transportation.
The extensive distance travel to date provides a substantial
operational base for evaluating autonomous driving performance,
refining customer experience and preparing the service for future
expansion.
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Strengthening Strategic Partnerships for Autonomous Mobility
RTA adds a new dimension to Dubai’s public transport ecosystem
through its partnerships with Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide, and
Pony.ai. By leveraging autonomous driving technologies and the
fleet operation expertise of these companies. Through their
collaboration with RTA, the three companies aim to co-build a global
benchmark for smart mobility and contribute to solidifying Dubai's
position as a world-leading autonomous city.
This rapid implementation builds on agreements signed between
RTA and the three companies, ensuring timely and on-plan
execution of RTA’s roadmap to introduce autonomous taxi services
in Dubai, in line with the emirate’s continuous development across
all sectors.
The advancement of Dubai’s autonomous mobility ecosystem is
being supported by strategic partnership with leading global
technology and mobility companies. In this context, RTA is working
with its autonomous mobility partners to expand access to
driverless transportation and integrate autonomous vehicles into
Dubai’s wider mobility network.
The partnerships represent an important step in connecting
autonomous vehicle technology with Dubai’s established digital
mobility ecosystem. Through these partnerships, riders in selected
areas of Dubai can access fully driverless Robotaxi services,
supporting the integration of autonomous mobility into everyday
journeys and contributing to Dubai’s ambition to scale safe, efficient
and sustainable autonomous transportation.
In the same line, Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) today
announced that Baidu fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are
officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with
New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator.
Meeting Dubai’s Growing Mobility Demand
The advancement of autonomous mobility comes as Dubai
continues to experience sustained population growth, with the
emirate now home to more than 4 million residents. This growth is
generating increasing demand for convenient, efficient and
technology-enabled mobility solutions, while accelerating reliance on
shared mobility and app-based ride-hailing services.
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The scale of this demand is reflected in the performance of Dubai’s
transport network. Public transport, shared mobility and taxis
carried 348 million riders during the first half of 2026, with
average daily ridership reaching 1.9 million. This growing mobility
ecosystem provides a strong foundation for the development and
expansion of autonomous vehicle services.
Building the Future of Urban Mobility
Robotaxis are emerging as a key component of Dubai’s next-
generation mobility ecosystem, complementing public transport,
taxis and shared mobility while offering a new model of safe,
technology-driven transportation.
With millions of kilometres already covered, thousands of customer
journeys completed and satisfaction reaching 97%, Dubai’s
Robotaxi program is moving beyond technology demonstration
towards scaled, real-world autonomous mobility.
The continued expansion of autonomous services will support
Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in smart and sustainable
transportation and contribute directly to its ambition of making one
in every four transportation trips autonomous by 2030.
