RTA self-driving comp opens with AED 11m prize

Registrations are open for the fourth Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport with a prize of AED 11 million ($3 million) up for grabs.

Applicants must propose new autonomous transportation systems, which include at least two modes of transportation such as autonomous taxis, autonomous buses, autonomous marines, autonomous drones or autonomous aviation.

All transport offered must meet at least level 3 SAE autonomy.

This challenge is part of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority’s strategy to transform 25% of all mobility trips in Dubai into autonomous travel by 2030.