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Abu Dhabi’s G42 to Start First Driverless Car Trials in Mideast
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An Abu Dhabi firm backed by Mubadala Investment Co. plans to start trials for the Middle East’s first driverless ride-sharing service this month, with the goal of eventually rolling out the technology across the United Arab Emirates.
Group 42’s Bayanat unit will begin with five cars on Yas Island, a popular entertainment destination in the UAE capital, which is home to a Formula One race track and the Ferrari World theme park. The cars will have a safety officer on board and transport passengers between nine stops, including hotels and shopping malls.