AVs elsewhere in the world
Robotaxi services are operating in several Chinese cities, including Beijing and Wuhan. Deployments are larger in scale, with fleets offering paid rides within designated districts. Expansion is ongoing, though services remain confined to mapped zones rather than entire cities.
CHINA
DUBAI
AVs are being introduced in Dubai as part of a broader transport strategy led by the government. Instead of focusing on individual pilots, the approach is tied to longer-term targets for adoption, with trials gradually expanding across different parts of the city.
UNITED STATES
In cities such as Phoenix and San Francisco, Waymo operates fully driverless taxis without safety drivers. Services run daily within defined zones, with passengers able to book rides as they would a regular ride-hailing service. Over time, this has allowed operators to build up large volumes of real-world data, helping to improve reliability and performance.
SOURCEs: Arabwheels, ASIAONE, CNA, Forbes, GovTech Singapore, LTA, PSA, Reuters, SBS TRANSIT, Time, weride
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