Dubai, July 6 (WAM) - The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has launched an AI-powered system to manage and operate buses efficiently under various operational scenarios. It monitors over 1,100 buses and supports 26 different operational scenarios, enhancing operational flexibility and the readiness of public transport systems. This contributes to improving the responsiveness of buses to operational changes in other public transport modes such as the Dubai Metro and Tram, and enhances the experience of users and the continuity of public transport services.

This initiative underscores the Authority's commitment to adopting advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability of public transport systems, aligning with Dubai’s vision for smart cities by providing proactive services that meet the aspirations of users and keep pace with the city's rapid growth.

Mروان Al Zarroni, Director of Bus Operations at the Public Transport Authority of the Roads and Transport Authority, said that the Decision Support System developed by the Public Transport Authority through its Bus Operations Control Center in collaboration with the AI Center at the Corporate Technical Support Services relies on advanced technologies to reduce decision-making time and bus distribution from 30 to 60 minutes to less than one minute. This enhances response speed and operational resource management efficiency.

He added: Through the AI Center and the Dataiku enterprise platform, we have developed advanced capabilities for real-time decision support, which contributes to enhancing the efficiency of operational processes and solidifying the Authority's leadership in employing artificial intelligence to support smart mobility systems.

He indicated that the system benefits from real-time data, machine learning technologies, and advanced optimization algorithms to identify and immediately direct the most suitable buses according to operational needs while maintaining the efficiency of public transport networks and reducing the impact on service levels.

The bus operations control center plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and continuous operation of public transportation services in Dubai. This intelligent system represents a qualitative leap towards more efficient operational processes that rely on immediate data analysis and smart decision-making, thereby enhancing the reliability of services and improving the experience of users.