Saudi Arabia Launches Trial of Autonomous Vehicles in Riyadh
Initiative supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030 goals by adopting sustainable mobility solutions powered by artificial intelligence.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Transport General Authority Saleh Al-Jasser launched a trial of autonomous vehicles in Riyadh on Wednesday.
This marks a significant step towards enabling advanced technology and developing a smart, safe transportation ecosystem within the Kingdom.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the initiative aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030 goals by adopting sustainable mobility solutions powered by artificial intelligence.
In this phase, autonomous vehicles will operate in real-world conditions, covering King Khalid International Airport and key locations across Riyadh, including major highways and selected city-center destinations.
The Transport General Authority is overseeing the project, with passengers being transported while a safety officer monitors the systems onboard during this stage.
Al-Jasser highlighted that the launch reflects Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision to build a smart, integrated transport system, supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life.
Enabling modern technologies and developing regulatory and operational frameworks are deemed essential for transforming the transport sector.
The project is the result of a partnership between various entities, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Data and AI Authority, and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.
Other key participants include the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, as well as private-sector partners Uber, WeRide, and AiDriver.
Al-Jasser emphasized that this project showcases pioneering public-private partnerships, paving the way for safer and smarter mobility solutions in the future.
This marks a significant step towards enabling advanced technology and developing a smart, safe transportation ecosystem within the Kingdom.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the initiative aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030 goals by adopting sustainable mobility solutions powered by artificial intelligence.
In this phase, autonomous vehicles will operate in real-world conditions, covering King Khalid International Airport and key locations across Riyadh, including major highways and selected city-center destinations.
The Transport General Authority is overseeing the project, with passengers being transported while a safety officer monitors the systems onboard during this stage.
Al-Jasser highlighted that the launch reflects Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision to build a smart, integrated transport system, supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life.
Enabling modern technologies and developing regulatory and operational frameworks are deemed essential for transforming the transport sector.
The project is the result of a partnership between various entities, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Data and AI Authority, and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.
Other key participants include the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, as well as private-sector partners Uber, WeRide, and AiDriver.
Al-Jasser emphasized that this project showcases pioneering public-private partnerships, paving the way for safer and smarter mobility solutions in the future.
