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RTA Targets 5% Traffic Congestion Cut Under New AI Strategy
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an updated AI strategy aimed at reducing traffic congestion by 3% to 5% and cutting accidents involving new drivers by 10% to 20%. The plan includes shortening service times across multiple departments and deploying AI tools like an upgraded Mahboub assistant and AI-enabled No Objection Certificate processing to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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Dubai transport startups should expect faster AI adoption across licensing and public services that opens chances to integrate or complement RTA’s new systems. Your next client could be the RTA as they speed up service times and roll out smart assistants to handle half their vehicle licensing.
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2 sources · first reported 1 Nov 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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