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Al Etihad
12-08-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
Driverless taxis hit streets of Abu Dhabi's Al Reem, Al Maryah islands
12 Aug 2025 20:59 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ABU DHABI)A new fleet of self-driving taxis are now offering free and low-cost rides in Abu Dhabi's Al Reem and Al Maryah islands, the emirate's transport regulator announced on autonomous vehicles are part of a trial initiative by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT Abu Dhabi), G42 company Bayanat and TXAI that aims to increase the use of smart, driverless taxis in Abu Dhabi."Self-driving taxis have hit Abu Dhabi streets. Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands are now part of a trial under the Smart Mobility initiative by DMT, Bayanat & TXAI," DMT Abu Dhabi posted on its social media platforms. The taxis – reported to be electric and fully autonomous – are operational from the morning until late evening. According to the DMT Abu Dhabi, this makes TXAI rides "ideal for peak hours when regular taxis are scarce". 21:10:01 Riders can hail the taxis for stops across the two islands, including malls, offices, residential towers and public of now, the vehicles, which are guided by AI sensors along the roads, include a safety operator who sits behind the wheel."More than just cool tech – this supports Abu Dhabi's vision to cut congestion and emissions, aligned with UAE Vision 2031… The future is here: clean, app-powered, autonomous rides," DMT Abu Dhabi posted, adding that the taxis could soon be rolled out to serve commuters across Yas and Saadiyat islands, and even mainland Abu Abu Dhabi and Bayanat earlier conducted a pilot phase to provide autonomous rides on Yas Island, with a fleet of five TXAI vehicles shuttling commuters between hotels, restaurants, malls, offices and public facilities on the island. The vehicles were available through the Txai ride hailing app. "The TXAI project has so far provided valuable insights for policymakers and insurance companies on AV-related regulations and policies. The service has been classified as Level 4 Autonomous Driving, whereby the vehicle can perform all driving tasks under almost all conditions without any human intervention," Bayanat had said regarding the project.
What's On
12-05-2025
- General
- What's On
Take note of dish: Abu Dhabi residents could be fined Dhs4,000
Stay updated… If you've been following lately, you'll have noticed our pieces on new fines introduced in the UAE capital such as this one for car owners, and also this one. Now, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced penalties for those that don't adhere to appropriate standards with respect to installing satellite dishes. Images: Unsplash, DMT Abu Dhabi The announcement explains that 'building owners and authorised representatives must install satellite dishes in line with approved standards. Improper installations – especially those cluttering rooftops, balconies, or walls – may lead to steep penalties under Clause No. 61.' The move comes with the aim of maintaining the city's cleanliness, order, and visual appeal. Much like the fines announced for those that don't maintain their automobiles' cleanliness and hang laundry out in their balconies whereby damaging the visual aesthetic of the city, the penalties announced for satellites dishes will also increase depending on the number of offences committed. Fines are set at Dhs1,000 for first-time offenders, Dhs2,000 for the second violation, and Dhs4,000 fines for third and subsequent violations. While balconies are often treated as a storage closet, fines have also been announced for those that store miscellaneous paraphernalia ('random junk' in layman's terms) in balconies and on terraces. It's Dhs500 for the first offence, Dhs1,000 for a second offence and Dhs2,000 for third and repeated violations. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
