The UAE is speeding toward a future with no drivers, expecting driverless delivery trucks to be common nationwide within a year.7X Group, a big transport and logistics company in Dubai, is leading the way. They’re testing these trucks in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, where they’re already bringing stuff to customers. This is a big step up from self-driving cabs, showing the UAE is serious about smart cities and new tech. These delivery trucks could totally change how things get moved around in cities, making things both easier and more innovative.
Masdar City, known for its eco-friendly design, has been trying out new transportation ideas for a while. They had self-driving shuttles back in 2018 and have been testing electric vehicles, too. Now, it’s the spot for these driverless delivery tests, acting like a lab to see if this tech can work everywhere in the country.Word is that 7X Group wants to try these trucks out in Khalifa City and Dubai, too. So, soon, you might see driverless trucks all over the place.
This isn’t just a cool gimmick; it’s about making smarter, faster supply chains and cutting down on people doing the same delivery tasks over and over. The UAE has always pushed for new ideas, and this fits right in.
Tech companies are pitching in, too. WeRide, along with Uber and Dubai’s transportation authority, have been playing around with robotaxis. Uber tested fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, starting with safety drivers on board.And in the air, Abu Dhabi just tested a flying taxi over the Marina.
All these things show the UAE is trying to go all-in on new ways to get around, both on the ground and in the sky, to make city living and moving stuff around better. The UAE is testing out self-driving delivery trucks to create smarter cities that are safer, cheaper, and greener.
Like with any big change, there will be some challenges. The government needs to make sure this is safe. People also may feel strange not seeing drivers. Shops will need to switch up their routines too.But stuff like robotaxis and electric cars have been doing well here. So, the UAE should be able to take on this change okay.
