RIYADH: Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Transport General Authority, conducted an autonomous car testing in Riyadh on Wednesday. It is a significant step toward allowing sophisticated technology and creating a smart and safe transportation environment in the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The program contributes to the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030 goals by implementing AI-powered sustainable transportation solutions. During this phase, autonomous cars will operate in real-world scenarios, covering King Khalid International Airport and important areas within Riyadh, such as main roads and chosen city-center attractions.
The Transportation General Authority is in charge of the project. During this stage, vehicles will transport passengers with a safety officer on board to monitor systems. Al-Jasser stated that the launch underscores the Kingdom’s ambitious ambition of developing a smart, integrated transportation system that promotes economic growth and enhances quality of life.
He also stated that adopting contemporary technology and building legal and operational frameworks are critical to modernizing the transportation sector. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Data and AI Authority, and the General Commission for Survey and Geospatial Document.
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