“Abu Dhabi Transport” expands the scope of operation of “Robotaxi”

The Integrated Transport Center, affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has expanded autonomous vehicle “Robotaxi” services to include new areas in the emirate, under the supervision of the Smart Autonomous Systems Council, in a step that reflects the emirate’s ongoing efforts to enhance the smart mobility system and support its goals in sustainable transportation.
This expansion was announced during the activities of the seventh edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SIMTEX) 2026, which specializes in smart self-propelled systems technologies. This expansion comes in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision for smart and autonomous transportation, and within a comprehensive strategy that aims to provide safe and efficient future transportation solutions that contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the transportation network and reducing carbon emissions.
In continuation of the areas where the service was launched in 2021, which are Zayed International Airport, Yas Islands, Saadiyat, Al Reem, and Al Maryah, the expansion of the scope of operation of robotaxis includes new vital areas, namely Khalifa City, Masdar City, and Rabdan, in addition to the launch of new routes linking the Abu Dhabi Corniche and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which provides visitors and residents with broader options for smart transportation, and enhances their benefit from self-driving services in the emirate. WeRide and Uber, in cooperation with the local operator Tawasul, are responsible for operating the service commercially in accordance with approved permits.
The Integrated Transport Center confirmed that the next phase will witness the expansion of the fleet of autonomous vehicles to keep pace with the increasing demand and support the rapid growth of the service, ensuring enhanced operational readiness and raising performance efficiency. The center explained that the service has witnessed a growing demand since its launch, achieving a growth in the number of trips by approximately 150% during the year 2025, as a result of previous operational expansions and the high level of user confidence in the smart technologies adopted in operation, and the safety rate of these vehicles reached 99.9%.
The Integrated Transport Center, in cooperation with the Intelligent Autonomous Systems Council and developing partners, continues to work to enhance the infrastructure supporting autonomous driving solutions, by developing monitoring and control systems, enhancing advanced communication networks, and creating a safe and reliable operating environment for autonomous vehicles.
With this expansion, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi confirms its commitment to continue investing in smart and autonomous mobility solutions, and to provide future services that keep pace with the requirements of smart cities and support the construction of a sustainable and effective transportation system, which enhances its global position in adopting innovation and advanced technologies.