Dubai: AI, cameras to detect smoking violations in taxis, says RTA

Dubai is piloting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect smoking inside taxis. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will do this via in-car cameras, it announced on Monday.

Smoking is banned in public transportation means across the UAE. The RTA did not specify the technology that will be used to detect the use of cigarettes.

This came as the authority launched a series of initiatives and measures aimed at enhancing taxi services across the emirate.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

It has launched a pilot phase to use “high-quality air fresheners” in more than 500 airport taxis.

Inspection campaigns across taxis will be “intensified” to further promote vehicle cleanliness, a top official said.

Adel Shakri, director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency, RTA, said: “The initiatives include intensifying awareness and training programmes for drivers as well as instructors at companies and driving schools.”

• UAE: Flying taxis that will cut hour-long commute to 10 minutes now closer to launch