Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates autonomous taxi initiative

Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ Dubai has taken another major step toward the future of transportation as Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, officially inaugurated the driverless autonomous taxi service. Sheikh Hamdan also traveled in an autonomous taxi to attend the World Governments Summit, marking a practical demonstration of the new technology.

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The newly introduced autonomous taxi service is part of Dubai’s advanced mobility ecosystem and aims to promote smart, safe, and efficient transportation across the city. The cutting-edge autonomous taxi model, developed by a Chinese company, is currently being tested on Dubai’s roads to further enhance traffic safety, speed, and overall efficiency in the future.

According to officials, this initiative will further position Dubai among the world’s leading cities in adopting future technologies. Through the integration of advanced technological solutions, Dubai continues to move rapidly toward a next-generation transportation system.