When will Dubai's RoboTaxis officially launch?

Commercial operations for Dubai's driverless RoboTaxis are planned for the first quarter of 2026.

Which company is operating the driverless taxis in Dubai?

Baidu Apollo Go is operating the driverless taxis and has received the first permit for autonomous trials in Dubai.

How many locations will have driverless taxis in Dubai?

The first phase of Dubai's RoboTaxi rollout will cover 65 locations across the emirate.

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Dubai Rolls Out Driverless RoboTaxis Citywide

9 Jan

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Summary

Driverless RoboTaxis will launch in 65 Dubai locations.
Baidu Apollo Go received the first permit for driverless trials.
Commercial operations are expected in the first quarter of 2026.

Dubai Rolls Out Driverless RoboTaxis Citywide

Dubai is gearing up for the commercial launch of its driverless RoboTaxi service, with the initial phase set to deploy in 65 mapped locations. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved extensive public road coverage for autonomous operations, forming the groundwork for an early 2026 rollout, pending regulatory approvals.

Baidu Apollo Go is leading this initiative, having received Dubai's first permit for fully autonomous vehicle trials without a safety driver. The company has also opened its first overseas Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre at Dubai Science Park, which will manage all aspects of RoboTaxi operations, from maintenance to safety monitoring.

Commercial operations are targeted for the first quarter of 2026, building upon a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025. This ambitious plan aims to expand the autonomous fleet to over 1,000 vehicles in the coming years, revolutionizing public transportation in Dubai.