Supported by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, held a meeting with Lumo, an Emirati company specialising in smart mobility and autonomous transport solutions, to discuss mechanisms for implementing the first autonomous public transport bus trial in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The trial builds on the ongoing collaboration to jointly develop smart mobility solutions and autonomous driving systems in Abu Dhabi emirate, following the engagement initiated during GITEX Global 2025.
Furthermore, both parties reviewed global best practices and international experiences in the field of autonomous public transport. They also explored opportunities to implement pilot projects and technical studies related to such advanced technologies, thereby contributing to the development of smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable mobility solutions, while strengthening the emirate's readiness to adopt the latest future transport technologies.
The initiative comes as part of Abu Dhabi Mobility’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of smart mobility technologies and autonomous systems, in support of the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Smart and Autonomous Mobility Strategy, which aims for smart and autonomous mobility modes to account for 25 per cent of total trips in the emirate by 2040.
His Excellency Hamad Adel Al Afeefi, Executive Director of the Intelligent Transport Systems Sector at Abu Dhabi Mobility, said: “This collaboration reflects the Integrated Transport Centre’s commitment to advancing Abu Dhabi’s leadership in smart mobility and autonomous transport systems through the deployment of innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of the public transport network and improve quality of life.
“The autonomous bus trial represents a strategic milestone towards a future driven by advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in the operation and management of transport services, fully aligned with the emirate’s ambitions for sustainability and innovation.”
Sean Teo, CEO of Lumo, said: “Lumo is committed to Abu Dhabi’s future mobility agenda by applying its expertise in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and transport operations to develop practical and scalable mobility solutions.
“This meeting builds on the strategic partnership between the Integrated Transport Centre and LUMO, with a shared objective to advance pioneering projects in smart mobility and autonomous systems, and to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for innovation and advanced technology.”
