Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is preparing to launch a new autonomous automated transit network, Glydways, in a move aimed at easing congestion and improving mobility across key areas of the city.
Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026, Mark Seeger, CEO of Glydways, said the service is expected to begin operations later this year, with the first phase launching within the next four months.
Glydways is a San Francisco-based transportation technology company developing an on-demand, autonomous personal rapid transit (PRT) network. The system is designed to provide driverless, point-to-point travel while reducing traffic on busy urban roads.
Four initial locations planned
The first rollout is expected to cover four major areas in Dubai, with potential future links to the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line.
- Bluewaters: A route is planned from the National Paints Metro Station to Bluewaters Island.
- Umm Suqeim: The service may connect the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station with Madinat Jumeirah.
- Al Quoz: A corridor is expected to run from OnPassive to Alserkal Avenue and Times Square Centre.
- Dubai Festival City: The system will operate within the Dubai Festival City area, with the possibility of a future connection to the Metro Blue Line.
The project marks RTA’s latest step toward expanding autonomous mobility solutions as Dubai continues to invest in next-generation transport systems.
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