Registration for the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025 has opened with a prize of $3 million for the winner

Registration for the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which offers a $3 million reward to the winner, is now open, according to the Roads and Transport Authority. The challenge lies in having several interconnected transportation networks in one location, allowing users to access several self-driving car options.

A minimum of two autonomous modes of transportation—autonomous taxis, autonomous shuttles, autonomous buses, autonomous drones, autonomous marine, autonomous logistics, and autonomous aviation—must be included into the solution proposed by the participants. 

The official webpage for the challenge states that every autonomous mode in the suggested solution needs to achieve at least SAE Level 3 autonomy. 

The task is a component of RTA's plan to support the government's initiative to convert 25% of all mobility journeys in Dubai to autonomous vehicles by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, declared this objective. 

Members may sign up as an association representing several businesses or as a single organization combining several autonomous transportation systems. Participation is open to all top businesses with experience integrating mobility systems and operating autonomous vehicles. 

Through the official website for this international competition, participants can sign up for the challenge: https://sdchallenge.awardsplatform.com.

The shortlisted companies will be revealed in October 2024, and the winner—which will receive a $3 million prize—will be revealed in September 2025 at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport.