Monthly Archives: March 2026

Developments seen in late February and early March 2026 indicate that autonomous mobility in specific urban centers is reaching market maturity, shifting from pilot phases to full-scale commercial operations. A key event, widely reported by Pandaily, was the granting of the first permits for fully autonomous operations in Abu Dhabi to Baidu Apollo Go and Auto Go. This decision is a major breakthrough, as it officially allows vehicle fleets to operate without a safety driver on board—an requirement that, until now, remained the primary operational barrier in most cities.

We are proud to announce that the DARTS-PL consortium is successfully reaching another major project milestone as it nears the completion of winter scenarios.