The incorporation of AI has ushered in a new era of transportation in the automobile industry. All the leading brands are focused on manufacturing self-driving cars that will improve safety and driving experience. In fact, a number of companies have also launched self-driving cars in different countries and UAE is no exception. It is not uncommon to witness partially and completely autonomous cars on the streets of the Emirates. To support this initiative, the UAE government has issued the first self-driving car licence.
The licence issuance will allow corporations to experiment with self-driving cars. Here are the complete details of the first national licence self-driving vehicles.
First Licence for Self-Driving Cars
It is not the first time that the UAE government has taken the initiative to support autonomous vehicles in the UAE. Previously, Self-Driving Transport Challenge Dubai 2023 and other similar initiatives have been taken. However, the licensing will aid in taking the self-driving initiative to the next level. That said, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the issuance of a self-driving licence to WeRide.
About WeRide
WeRide is a Chinese company headquartered in Guangzhou. The company is focused on researching and improving autonomous driving experience across the globe. Currently, they are operating in 26 different cities including Abu Dhabi.
Alongside researching autonomous vehicles, WeRide also provides services like urban logistics, ride-hailing and on-demand transportation. Whereas, the products of WeRide include robosweepers, robobuses and robovans.
What Will WeRide Do
After the issuance of the first licence for self-driving vehicles in the UAE, the company will test different types of autonomous vehicles. The testing will be done on the UAE streets which reflect the future of mobility in the Emirates.
What Else Is in the Pipeline?
Along with autonomous vehicles, the announcement regarding electric cars has also been made. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also unveils the plan for the National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers. According to this, new EV charging stations will be constructed across the country. Moreover, initiatives to regulate the market and grow other associated sectors will be taken. The policy aims to reduce energy consumption by 20% in the Emirates.
This was all about the first self-driving car licence in the UAE. The issuance of a self-driving licence predicts that the future of mobility will be electric and self-driving cars. That said, if you are still driving your conventional car, it’s time to change it. Browse through these used cars for sale in the UAE and buy your own electric or autonomous driving car.
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