Dubai Is Revolutionising Public Transport With These Futuristic Driverless Vehicles
Dubai Government has not been shy about its aim to raise the amount of autonomous public transport to 25% by 2030.
And this is one great step along the way.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a 1,250m track – phase four of thus far successful trials of the autonomous vehicles under Dubai’s particularly harsh climate conditions. You’ll find these slick looking wheels within Sustainable City at Dubailand, Al-Qudra Road.
Each vehicle can fit eight passengers and travels on short distances on pre-programmed routes
.@RTA_Dubai operates a ‘Driverless Vehicle’ in Sustainable City, after recently embarking on Phase 4 of the Driverless Vehicles Project within Sustainable City at Dubailand https://t.co/oEXnGC6ZCJ pic.twitter.com/pBmz847hDN
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 5, 2018
The vehicles are 100% environment-friendly and the powerful batteries mean they can operate for eight hours
The vehicles can be easily configured to make abrupt changes if needed and are kitted out with sensors and smart monitoring systems to avoid collisions, according to a Dubai Media Office report.
They ride on virtual tracks at speeds of up to 20kmph
Designed for closed streets and residential neighbourhoods
Who knows you might soon see one of these in a neighbourhood near you…
