Dubai: All you need to know about the self-driving taxis that will hit the roads soon

Dubai: All you need to know about the self-driving taxis that will hit the roads soon

The autonomous vehicles can seat up to three passengers

Published: Thu 6 Apr 2023, 5:18 PM Last updated: Thu 6 Apr 2023, 10:50 PM

The future of transport is happening in Dubai. Going from point A to point B without anyone handling the steering wheel will soon become a reality before the year ends. But before that happens, Khaleej Times is giving you a rundown of the self-driving taxis that will be made available to the public in the Jumeirah area.

The autonomous taxi services will be delivered by US-based self-driving technology company Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), following its exclusive partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) until 2030.

The first batch of 10 self-driving cabs is custom-built on the foundation of Chevrolet Bolt, manufactured by GM.

According to Cruise, the interior of the autonomous Cruise taxi is the same as a regular Chevy Bolt sedan, except, of course, for the steering wheel that moves on its own.

There are three tablets in the car - one in front and two at the back. Riders can start the trip from one of the tablets in the back which also shows the map and gives ride updates. There’s also a help button on