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Revolutionizing Transportation: Exploring UAE’s Future Innovations

The United Arab Emirates has long been a center of technology development. Over the last few decades, you can observe that the UAE has become a place of attraction not only for tourists but also for all kinds of innovations. This applies to all spheres of life, however, in this article, we are going to talk particularly about the transportation sector and its development in the near future.

The UAE leadership is well aware of the importance of the transportation industry for the development of big cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Therefore, the local transportation department has developed a long-term plan for infrastructure development, which we will cover below. The priority areas of the program now include automation, technology, and environmental friendliness.

1. Future of Automotive

Already now it is possible to note the highly developed infrastructure of Dubai city. Especially worth mentioning is the widespread use of car rental services, which are famous for their variety and affordability of all types of vehicles. Depending on your preferences and needs, it is now equally easy to rent Audi in Dubai a Rolls-Royce, or even a rare Ferrari model.

Both residents of the city and tourists can hire a car on their own, and the unquestionable advantage of this – is the quality of the rental service. This way, it is convenient to choose a car based on the criteria of roominess, class, and even environmental friendliness. The whole procedure takes a few minutes, as you can now rent a car in advance on the website of the service.

2. Main Trendsetters of The Transportation Sector

In recent years, the desire for safer and more comfortable modes of transport has only been growing. But at the same time, one can observe the growing popularity of personal modes of transport—independence is one of the main trends. Among the most popular options are car rentals, electric scooters, and electric bicycles, the demand for them is increasing every year.

As for the future, the most ambitious and technically challenging task the engineers have set for themselves is to increase the share of autonomous vehicles in large cities. However, this measure is expected to save transportation costs and reduce environmental pollution. It is planned to switch to self-driven transportation, which will be able to improve the situation with traffic jams and parking spaces. In a few years, it will also be possible to widely use autonomous air cabs, and although it seems impossible now, engineers say it is only a matter of time.

3. Green Is A New Black

Sustainable development of actively growing cities represents another big challenge for the transportation industry. In order to ensure that the rapidly growing cities do not harm the environment, the use of so-called green, electric, and hybrid cars is set to increase.

To accomplish these goals, hybrids and electric cars will be substituted for internal combustion engine vehicles in the city’s cab fleets. Additionally, to minimize the damage that transportation causes to nature, local passenger buses will be equipped with engines that adhere to high environmental safety standards.

4. Power of The Artificial Intelligence

Power of The Artificial Intelligence

Certainly, we cannot fail to mention artificial intelligence, which has already become part of our daily lives. In the case of transportation, there are also a number of projects aimed to improve the quality of the UAE’s digital infrastructure. For that purpose, the authorities plan to use artificial intelligence in managing traffic, security systems, and emergency situations. Only imagine that when you are planning to rent a car, be ready to share your wheel with the AI that will help you to drive.

Conclusion

In recent years, the desire for safer and more comfortable modes of transportation has only grown. But at the same time, we can observe the growing popularity of personal modes of transportation. Among the most popular are cars, electric scooters, and electric bicycles, the demand for which will only grow every year.

Thus, we can conclude that in just a few years we are expected to see automation, environmental friendliness and technology of the new type of transport allow the UAE to create an inherently sustainable system of passenger and cargo transportation. The future is coming now, and we may be witnessing a whole new era of public and private transportation. 

Hue Douglas is the Chief Editor of Zumboly and a former Journalist. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Seattle University, he writes mainly about technology, health, and business fields since he finds them engaging and fulfilling. Through writing many articles and gaining experience, he has evolved into a storyteller who shares his knowledge through these articles.