TXAI is Abu Dhabi's first robotaxi service, started as a pilot on Yas Island in 2021 under the Integrated Transport Centre. Bayanat, a G42 company that became Space42 in October 2024, runs it; ITC lists it as a pilot that riders can book in its own app. Its current zone, hours, fares and cars are not published.
A WeRide robotaxi on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Facts and sources
OperatorBayanat, 'a G42 company' (ITC, Mar 2021)
ITC listingITC lists TXAI under 'Pilot Projects': 'TXAI rides can be booked through the official app'
Original planTwo phases: 3 cars on Yas Island (hotels, restaurants, malls, offices), then more than 10 cars across Abu Dhabi. Free rides, 8am to 8pm, safety officer in the driver seat
Pilot partners (2021)Bayanat and Miral. Level 4 cars with a safety officer in the driver seat in phases 1 and 2; Bayanat supplies the management system
Phase 2Launched on Yas and Saadiyat islands in 2022 with 8 cars (plan was 10)
Fleet (2023)8 robotaxis plus 4 mini robobuses (Kyodo, Aug 2023). ITC: 5 cars at the Nov 2021 pilot and 8 cars at the phase 2 launch in 2022
Partners in 2025ITC names 'Space 42' and 'Uber' as partners in its Mar 2025 autonomous vehicle update
Booking areas (2025)TXAI app also bookable in Al Reem and Al Maryah after the Jul 2025 expansion
Websitetxai.taxi text dates from 2022: safety officer on every ride, free rides for a limited period, Yas and Saadiyat, 'mix of electric and hybrid cars'
