Dubai
Status
Appears Cruise has an exclusive robotaxi agreement with Dubai.
Vision
Pre-Cruise, however good overview of what Dubai is setting out to achieve
Read more about the self driving transport strategy https://www.rta.ae/links/sdt/en/index.html
2024 vision update
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority in Dubai has reaffirmed its aim to make a quarter of transport services self-driving by 2030.
The plan is for Dubai to eventually have 4,000 driverless taxis on its roads which is believed to ease traffic, cut emissions and lead to fewer accidents.
Source: https://www.timeoutdubai.com/news/self-driving-dubai-quarter-by-2030
Cruise
Latest summary from a Dubai Government press release from late 2022, reiterating that 4000 robotaxis by 2030, and other updates
Initially, the 10 self-driving Cruise taxis will only operate within the confines of the Jumeirah area, meaning pick up and drop off are limited in the same area. “The route is between Etihad Museum and Dubai Water Canal,” Al Awadhi shared.
But the route is not only limited to one road, as the 8km stretch between Etihad Museum and Dubai Water Canal starts from Sheikh Zayed Road to the beach side in Jumeirah, meaning commuters will enjoy riding a driverless taxi when they go to La Mer Beach, Mercato Mall, Coca Cola Arena, City Walk, Galleria Mall, Box Park or any of the numerous restaurants and cafes along Jumeirah and Al Wasl roads.
They can also take the driverless taxis when they move around the consular offices of South Korea, Kenya or Morocco; or when they go to Jumeirah Archaeological site, Four Season Resort Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Dubai Ladies Club, Al Wasl Park, Iranian Hospital or Canadian University Dubai; or when they visit friends and families living in the residential flats and villas in Jumeirah.
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