Dubai’s Robotaxi Plans Could Drive Out Human Drivers
The UAE is accelerating its push for autonomous vehicles, aiming for 25% of trips in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to be driverless by 2030–2040. Backed by global tech giants, the shift promises economic gains but threatens 30,000 taxi jobs, largely held by migrant workers, raising concerns over job loss, retraining, and the human cost of innovation.
