The country aims to develop a robust regulatory framework to implement AVs as part of this plan, addressing key aspects such as safety standards, liability issues, cybersecurity requirements and infrastructure needs
Saudi Arabia is investing in research and development centres and forming partnerships with automotive companies to support AV implementation and foster local innovation.
Current implementation of autonomous mobility
Waymo, an autonomous taxi service owned by Alphabet, operates in the US in parts of Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Jeffrey Tumlin, Director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, says: “For every new mobility technology that we are pitched in San Francisco, including autonomous vehicles, we ask companies how their tech helps improve our accessibility, safety, inclusivity and decarbonisation goals.”