Dubai: Dubai is rolling out electric powered vehicles (EVs) geared up with sensors and cameras to put together virtual maps so as to be utilized by driverless taxis with the aid of using 2023, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced on Sunday.
The circulate is available in implementation of the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to continue with the partnership settlement among RTA and Cruise to function Cruise self reliant automobiles for taxi and e-Hail offerings in Dubai.
This month, Cruise will start the operation of two Chevrolet Bolt EVs to prepare digital maps for Cruise’s self-driving vehicles. The process is a prelude for the launch of the actual service by 2023, rendering Dubai the first city in the world to commercially operate Cruise self-driving vehicles outside America.
