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A car, Julia crying & a bicycle. Text: If there are driverless cars, why aren’t there riderless bicycles?

If there are #driverless cars, why aren’t there #riderless #bicycles?

A graphic from the research showing how traffic can disrupt 5G signals to driverless cars.

TransiT researcher Mohammad Al-Quraan, a Research Associate in Autonomous Systems & Connectivity at the University of Glasgow.

A graphic from the research showing how traffic can disrupt 5G signals to driverless cars.

#Driverless cars and digital twins need more than roadside #5G to function, #TransiT researchers at University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University have found

More here: tinyurl.com/2zax4szz

#AutonomousVehicles #DigitalTwins #NetZero #Transport @glasgow.ac.uk @heriotwattuni.bsky.social

Dubai’s Driverless Future: Uncovering New Opportunities Dubai has never been a city that thinks small. From the world’s tallest tower to one of the most ambitious smart-city agendas anywhere, scale and speed are part of its DNA. So, when the Emirate announced that 25% of all trips in the city will be autonomous by 2030, it wasn’t perceived as a distant, futuristic dream that may or may not take place. This is a firm commitment that is rapidly progressing. But its implications for the country go beyond roads full of self-driving cars. While most headlines focus on robotaxis and self-driving vehicles, that’s just the visible part of a much bigger framework. Beneath it sits an entire ecosystem of new infrastructure, services, data, and business models, many of which have little to do with building cars. For entrepreneurs, this is where things get interesting. Table of Contents Toggle * What Is Being Planned? * Identifying The Untapped Opportunities * * Fleet Operations And Lifecycle Services * Smart Infrastructure And Urban Systems * Data, AI, and decision intelligence * In-vehicle experiences and new commerce models * Real estate and city reshaping * Regulation and trust: challenges that create markets * The Driverless Future * About Author * Business Magazine UAE ## What Is Being Planned? Dubai aims to integrate practical, connected, and scalable autonomous technology across the transport system. This will involve taxis, buses, and last-mile services working alongside existing public transport systems. Supervised autonomous trials are underway, with fully driverless operations expected as early as 2026. By 2030, the plan is for autonomous transport to account for around a quarter of all journeys in the city. Many cities talk about autonomous vehicles, but few are structured to roll them out at scale. Dubai is one of the exceptions. The Emirate combines centralised planning, peerless infrastructure and an excellent track record with public-private partnerships. But it’s also about mindset. Dubai has a long history of piloting emerging technologies early, learning quickly, and improving as it goes. This is exactly how autonomous systems need to be introduced. Together, these factors allow Dubai to move beyond small pilots and into practical, everyday autonomous-vehicle use much faster than cities constrained by fragmented governance or ageing infrastructure. However, focusing solely on vehicles misses the bigger business opportunities. History suggests how this will play out. The winners of the smartphone race were not the phone manufacturers but the platforms, services and ecosystems that formed around them. Autonomous transport will follow a similar pattern. ## Identifying The Untapped Opportunities #### Fleet Operations And Lifecycle Services Autonomous vehicles may not have drivers, but they still require constant human oversight behind the scenes. This creates demand in these areas: * Fleet maintenance and servicing * Predictive diagnostics and uptime optimisation * Remote operations and monitoring centres * Insurance models built specifically for autonomous risk Fleet services often become more profitable than the vehicles themselves. ## Smart Infrastructure And Urban Systems Autonomous vehicles don’t operate in isolation – they depend on their environment being smart, connected, and predictable. This opens the door to opportunities, including: * Upgrading intersections and traffic systems so vehicles can “read” signals, flows, and changes in real time * Connecting cars to the city through vehicle-to-infrastructure communication that shares data on roads, signals, and hazards * Installing sensors, cameras, and networks that feed constant information back into transport systems * Creating digital maps and virtual testing environments where routes, traffic patterns, and scenarios can be modelled before anything hits the road These are the elements of the autonomous environment that make everything else work, yet they’re often missed by entrepreneurs focused solely on the vehicles themselves. ### **Data, AI, and decision intelligence** Every autonomous vehicle is a data generator. That data fuels the following: * Real-time route optimisation * Predictive safety and maintenance * Traffic flow modelling * City-wide mobility planning Companies that specialise in AI, analytics, cybersecurity and data governance will find themselves deeply embedded in the autonomous ecosystem, even if they never touch a vehicle. ### **In-vehicle experiences and new commerce models** When no one is driving, time inside vehicles becomes usable. This opens up new categories entirely, including: * In-vehicle entertainment and streaming * Location-based advertising and retail * Productivity tools for commuters * Premium autonomous travel experiences Time is our rarest and most valuable commodity, and entrepreneurs who offer ways to maximise it will prosper. ### **Real estate and city reshaping** Autonomous transport changes how cities use space. As parking demand shifts and traffic flows improve, new possibilities open up, including: * Repurposing existing parking spaces (mixed-use developments, public spaces, etc.) * Creating mobility hubs where autonomous vehicles, public transport, and micro-mobility come together * Increasing value in areas linked to autonomous routes, through improved access and travel times * Taking new approaches to urban design, as planners rethink streets, kerbs, and pedestrian space The biggest gains tend to go to those who spot them early and plan ahead. ### **Regulation and trust: challenges that create markets** Autonomous transport raises questions around safety, responsibility, and public confidence, creating opportunities for services including: * Regulatory/advisory * Compliance and certification * Safety testing and validation * Public education and user-experience design Technological shifts also create demand for translators – companies that help people understand and adopt change. ## The Driverless Future Globally, autonomous transport investment is accelerating, with billions flowing into startups and infrastructure. But the biggest opportunities rarely go to those who arrive last. Dubai’s 2030 target is closer than it sounds. The ecosystem is being built, partnerships are forming, early standards are being set, and it’s all happening now. By the time autonomous transport feels ordinary, the most strategic positions will already be taken. Autonomous vehicles represent more than just self-driving technology – they redefine urban mobility and the utility of time. For entrepreneurs, the core challenge is not engineering the car, but reimagining life when the need to drive disappears. Dubai is already turning this vision into a lived reality. ### About Author #### Business Magazine UAE See author's posts * * * * * Tags: Dubai’s Driverless Future ## Continue Reading Previous Previous post: #### At the AGM, Ajman Bank Authorizes a Cash Dividend of 50% of Net Profit

Dubai’s Driverless Future: Uncovering New Opportunities Dubai has never been a city that thinks small. From the world’s tallest tower to Dubai has never been a city that thinks small. From the ...

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Waymo’s Driverless Robotaxis Have Arrived in Dallas LGBTQ couple in back of a skyline ride

Riding the Future: Waymo’s Driverless Robotaxis Have Arrived in Dallas. Are you ready for a ride with no driver? ⚠️ Compare Waymo to Lyft/Uber and Alto-> gaydfw.com/waymo-driverless/

#GayDallas #LGBTQDFW #Rideshare #Waymo #driverless

New York Slams the Brakes: Why the Nation’s Biggest City Is Rethinking Its Robotaxi Future New York City has paused robotaxi expansion plans, citing safety concerns, traffic congestion, and labor...

#TransportationRevolution #autonomous #vehicles #regulation […]

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#Driverless #and #Semiautonomous #Vehicles #Governors #(US) #Taxicabs #and #Taxicab #Drivers #Politics

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Driverless vehicles could link Orkney's historic sites Residents take the chance to try out the technology - and give feedback on how it works.

A #driverless vehicle has been taking to the road in #Orkney - and could eventually be used to take passengers between the historic monuments of its #Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville | TechCrunch This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service.

#Waymo is testing #driverless #robotaxis in #Nashville

Waymo, which has been testing in Nashville for months, is slated to launch a #robotaxi service there this year in partnership with #Lyft.

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Julia stands beside a sports car. Text: Ever noticed how they like to invent new names for old things so they can claim they’re a new idea. Take driverless cars, 40 years ago we just used to say “Forgot to put the handbrake on.”

Ever noticed how they like to invent new names for old things so they can claim they’re a new idea.

Take #driverless cars, 40 years ago we just used to say “Forgot to put the handbrake on.”

Driverless vehicle developer Waymo visits Thomas Pocklington Trust to discuss inclusive transport - Thomas Pocklington Trust

Will #Driverless cars make everyday travel easier and more accessible? We welcomed Waymo to talk to blind and partially sighted people to share how #AutonomousVehicles work and to ask practical questions about safety, booking journeys and real-world use.
Learn more here: https://ow.ly/HmUo50Y7skX

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

No Way #Waymo
#UK #driverless #taxis
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Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

#Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
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#Waymo bringing #robotaxi service to #London.
#TechNews #SelfDriving #DriverlessCars

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

Controversial ?
Can't say that I'm overjoyed about #Driverless vehicles but then again I'm not overjoyed with the standard of some of the drivers already on our roads either.
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Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

A BBC article on the potential for you to be sharing our roads with driverless taxis later this year.

#RoadSafety #Driverless

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#Waymo Expands #Robotaxi Service to #Miami as Sixth #US Market

#Alphabet's Waymo launched commercial #driverless ride in Miami, covering a 60-square-mile area including #Wynwood, #Brickell, #CoconutGrove, #CoralGables.

@waymo.bsky.social you’ve reached #SouthFlorida☀️🌴
Spotted on #BrickellKey 🏝️

driverless buses are common in china now,

but you didn’t know, right ?

#china #driverless #bus #tech

Driverless Delivery Vans in China Are Rampaging Through Cities Like Grand Theft Auto

#China #driverless #van #deliveryservice

Motional Aims for 2026 Launch of Driverless Robotaxi Service - Motional plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas by 2026, integrating AI technology into urban transportation.

Motional Aims for 2026 Launch of Driverless Robotaxi Service
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#Motional #Robotaxi #Driverless #LasVegas #AI #AutonomousVehicles #UrbanTransport #Mobility #Innovation

Waymo resumes service following San Francisco blackout that left its driverless taxis confused A widespread power outage in San Francisco affected thousands of residents. It also left Waymo robotaxis stalled on city streets.

#Waymo shut down service during #SanFrancisco's #blackout because its #driverless #taxis got confused | @YahooNews.com

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#tech #auto

This "move fast and break things" mentality should not be tied to human life.

Waymo vehicles are operating again in San Francisco following a power outage

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#Waymo #SanFrancisco #PowerOutage #Vulnerability #Safety #Driverless #Cars #Tech

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#Uber #driverless #taxis

#Waymo, an Alphabet-owned company, paused its #driverless #ridehailservice in #SanFrancisco due to widespread #poweroutages caused by a substation fire. The outages, affecting around 130,000 customers, led to Waymo vehicles being stalled in traffic. While Waymo’s technology is designed to handle…

На линию в Москве впервые вышел Автономный трамвай «Витязь».

#EV #ElectrTrams #Driverless #AI #Moscow #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence

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