Soon, pay for public transport in Dubai using your face

RTA

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will soon launch a smart gate that will enable public transport users to pay using facial recognition, without the need for tickets, nol cards, or credit cards.

Once registered, the cameras will be able to read the face and transform the image into bio data, using 3D tech and AI, linked to the person's account. And, the amount will be deducted. 

The new tech will be unveiled at GITEX, which kicks off on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The RTA will also unveil the revamped version of its app, allowing motorists to transfer ownership of vehicle number plate service online without the need to visit customer service centres by using digital ID "UAE PASS".

A model of the world's first electric Abra manufactured using 3D printing technology and the application of AI and big data technologies to forecast the occupancy of public parking will also be featured. 

“RTA is keen to keep pace with the future direction of the Dubai government, in transforming into smart, innovative, and sustainable cities using cutting-edge communications technologies and digital solutions," highlighted Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA.

"In cooperation with GM Cruise, RTA is gearing up to deploy autonomous Cruise vehicles for taxi and e-hail rides, with he number set to grow gradually to reach 4,000 vehicles by 2030."

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.