Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Thursday the launch of a pilot program for self-driving vehicle delivery services. The initiative comes as part of a strategic partnership between Jahez and ROSHN Group, and it is being implemented at ROSHN Business Front.
TGA acting President Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih affirmed that the transport and logistics system places great importance on accelerating the adoption of modern technologies, considering this pilot program a significant step toward establishing an advanced transport system that supports smart cities, enhances quality of life and promotes sustainability, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Initiative to enhance efficiency of logistics services
The pilot program for self-driving delivery vehicles aims to provide innovative and safe delivery solutions using autonomous vehicles, enhancing the efficiency of logistics services across Saudi Arabia and offering a modern technological experience within residential and commercial communities.
The initiative serves as a practical model of public-private sector integration in developing smart logistics services and reflects the TGA’s vision for a more advanced and sustainable future.
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Saudi Arabia advances adoption of sustainable mobility solutions
The launch of the pilot program for self-driving delivery vehicles comes a week after Saudi Arabia announced the launch of the initial operational phase of autonomous vehicles in Riyadh. This milestone marked a significant step aimed at enabling advanced technology and expanding the development of a smart and safe transportation ecosystem in the Kingdom.
These initiatives align with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and are an extension of Saudi Vision 2030 towards adopting sustainable mobility solutions powered by the latest artificial intelligence technologies.
The autonomous vehicles in this phase will operate within a real-world environment covering Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport and several key locations across Riyadh, including major highways and selected city center destinations.
During this phase, the vehicles will transport passengers with a safety officer onboard each vehicle to ensure safety and monitor the performance of smart systems in actual operating conditions.
