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Dr. Steven Shladover, a renowned International Expert in Self-Driving Transportation Technologies emphasized the critical need for the formulation of robust safety systems, regulations, laws, and standards for autonomous vehicles on a global scale. He underscored the importance of having a comprehensive database and receiving detailed reports from relevant authorities on operational aspects and potential challenges faced by autonomous transportation systems.

Dr Shladover made that statement in a session entitled: "Challenges Facing Regulatory Frameworks and Legislation for the Safety of Self-Driving Transport Systems," concluding the first day’s activities of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport. Running over two days (Tuesday - Wednesday), the congress is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme "Empowering Mobility 4.0."

“The large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles is crucial globally, and the relevant authorities in different countries must formulate regulations and standards to ensure their safety. Moreover, there is a need to support, develop, and modernise infrastructure to accommodate the demands of this new technology and to promote it as a catalyst for investments in the autonomous vehicle industry,” noted Dr. Stephen Shladover.

Dr. Stephen Shladover stressed the urgency of developing legal and social frameworks to govern this emerging mode of transport, and to perpetually update them in line with liability issues, data privacy protection, and combating cyber threats.  He underscored the importance of considering the public’s acceptance of these vehicles and addressing the challenges they might encounter as a crucial factor in ensuring their successful integration and proliferation.