Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday that it signed a cooperation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in Automated Transit Networks (ATN).
The agreement marks the launch of the first automated program for an automated transit network, introducing a new model of smart and sustainable mobility in Dubai. The initiative supports the public transport ecosystem and provides effective solutions for first- and last-mile journeys.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), signed the agreement on behalf of RTA, while Mark Seeger, Co-Founder and CEO of Glydways, signed on behalf of Glydways, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026.
How will Glydways operate?
Glydways’ ATN represents a new mode of transport based on autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies. The system operates independently of road traffic and runs on compact, narrow guideways, using lightweight guiding structures that can be elevated or deployed at ground level. This design minimizes impact on existing roads and utility networks.
The system offers an urban mobility solution that provides on-demand, personal vehicle services around the clock, enabling direct point-to-point travel without stops, shorter journey times and the ability to customize climate control and entertainment systems.
It delivers zero local emissions while achieving safety and availability standards comparable to mass transit systems. More
