The first phase of testing features an electric shuttle equipped with LIDAR sensors and advanced software capabilities, enabling autonomous navigation and obstacle detection
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Abu Dhabi launches self-driving robot Uber taxis
Uber and WeRide customers in Abu Dhabi can now book self-driving taxi journeys
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Self-driving taxis to hit Riyadh streets by 2027, says CEO of PIF-backed TASARU
The PIF-backed investment vehicle is also eyeing significant investments in the logistics sector by year-end
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Saudi Arabia announces road code for self-driving vehicles
Roads General Authority makes plans for self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia
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Bayanat JV with Korea’s Autonomous a2z to drive autonomous systems
The autonomous systems developed by the JV, announced in Abu Dhabi during DRIFTx, will connect major inner-city hubs
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Bayanat and Oxa join hands to drive autonomous vehicle technology
The collaboration is supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office under its Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry cluster
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UAE flying taxi firm recruiting and training pilots for Dubai to Abu Dhabi commute take-off in 2025
Archer Aviation and Etihad Training team up for UAE flying taxi pilot recruitment
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Abu Dhabi could soon see flying taxis, self-driving cars and futuristic sea gliders as it embraces futuristic transport
DRIFTx showcased a future for Abu Dhabi transport including flying taxis, self-driving cars and futuristic sea gliders
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi ‘flying taxi’ commutes in just 30 minutes to take off next year
Archer Aviation and Falcon Aviation team up for Dubai to Abu Dhabi flying commutes in just 30 minutes next year
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Chinese aerial vehicle venture EHang expands in UAE with strategic partnership with Wings Logistics Hub
The partnership is aimed at introducing EHang’s autonomous eVTOLs to the UAE
Abu Dhabi
UAE firm announces plan to buy $500m of ‘air taxis’ from Archer Aviation at Dubai Airshow
UAE firm announces plans to buy 100 ‘flying taxi’ eVTOL vehicles at Dubai Airshow 2023
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Dubai Airshow 2023: Archer Aviation to showcase UAE flying taxi
Archer Aviation to give Midnight air taxi Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow 2023
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Abu Dhabi flying taxis to take off in 2026
Flying taxis will begin operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026 as Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) Cluster takes shape
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UAE announces smart vehicle cluster to generate 50,000 jobs and add $33bn to economy
A smart and autonomous vehicle industry cluster in the UAE will contribute more than $33bn to national economy
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Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport to showcase autonomous buses
RTA’s two-day forum also features Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, where leading companies and academia battle for $2.3 million prize
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UAE approves first license for self-driving vehicles
The license was granted to WeRide company, Sheikh Mohammed said
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NEOM and Volocopter test flying air taxi in Saudi Arabia
NEOM conducts eVTOL testing with Volocopter in Saudi Arabia