A recent four-week pilot program at Bluewaters in Dubai has successfully demonstrated the viability of autonomous transit, completing over 3,000 passenger trips. Operated by Glydways, the trial saw two electric "Glydcars" navigate a dedicated infrastructure, maintaining an impressive system availability of more than 99 percent. Rather than just testing the vehicles, the project provided a comprehensive look at the entire ecosystem—including boarding efficiency, passenger comfort, and system reliability—to determine how these pods might bridge the "first- and last-mile" gap in the city’s broader public transport network.

With the trial phase concluded, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now analyzing the performance data to determine the project’s future. While no official launch date for a public service has been set, the results are being used to map out potential routes, such as the proposed connection between the National Paints Metro Station and Bluewaters Island. As the RTA evaluates the technical and safety metrics, other high-traffic areas like Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle are also being eyed as future testing grounds for this autonomous transit solution.