A New Plate, A New Chapter: Zelostech Advances Autonomous Logistics in the UAE

September 21, 2026

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Abu Dhabi, UAE — September 2026 — Zelostech, a global autonomous logistics infrastructure provider, has transitioned its autonomous vehicles operating in Abu Dhabi to the emirate’s newly introduced dedicated licence plate system for autonomous vehicles, marking another step in the company’s continued integration into Abu Dhabi’s evolving autonomous mobility ecosystem.

Introduced by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the new licence plate framework distinguishes autonomous vehicles operating in testing and pilot programmes from those providing commercial autonomous services. Vehicles participating in testing and pilot programmes carry “Test” plates. The unified blue design enables autonomous vehicles to be readily identified on the road and supports more effective field monitoring and road safety management.

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The transition comes as Abu Dhabi moves too formalize autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate. With clearer licensing, technical and operational requirements taking shape, autonomous mobility is moving beyond individual pilots toward a more structured environment for long-term, scalable deployment

From Vehicle Testing to a Complete Autonomous Mobility Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi has been developing a structured framework for autonomous vehicle deployment that extends beyond vehicle testing. In November 2025, Abu Dhabi Mobility introduced the Autonomous Vehicles Integrated Testing, Operations and Management System (AViTOMS), a centralised platform designed to manage the full lifecycle of autonomous vehicle activities, from registration, applications and permitting through testing, operational supervision, technical data analysis and commercial operations.

The emirate’s dedicated licence plate system represents another layer of this evolving framework. According to Abu Dhabi Mobility, the plates are linked to approved licensing and operational requirements and are intended to support the identification, monitoring and management of autonomous vehicles as deployment expands. The operational data generated through the system is also expected to support the continued development of policies and regulations for the sector.

This evolution is an important foundation for moving autonomous logistics from technology demonstrations toward repeatable commercial operations. With autonomous logistics applications requiring different operating environments, vehicle classes, routes, and operational models from passenger mobility, Zelostech believes that regulatory frameworks will benefit from continued engagement with technology providers and operators that are generating real-world deployment experience.

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Working with Regulators to Build the Next Generation of Autonomous Logistics

Zelostech is committed to working alongside Abu Dhabi authorities and industry stakeholders as the emirate continues to refine its autonomous mobility framework.

The company believes that effective autonomous vehicle regulation should evolve through a combination of clear safety requirements, measurable operational standards, real-world testing, continuous data collection and structured industry-government dialogue.

This approach is also reflected in Singapore, where the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has developed assessment tracks and authorisation requirements for autonomous vehicle trials. The Singapore Ministry of Transport is also consulting industry and the public on a broader legislative framework covering areas including safety, liability, insurance and enforcement.

Regulatory development creates important opportunities for technology providers to share practical insights from real-world autonomous operations, helping regulators shape safety-driven standards that support viable commercial deployment.

Zelostech will continue to expand its engagement across the UAE, working with local partners, customers and government stakeholders to advance autonomous logistics applications across logistics, delivery and other structured transport environments.

About Zelostech

Zelostech is the world’s largest RoboVan enterprise and a global leader in autonomous driving technology, pioneering large-scale commercial deployment of autonomous logistics across open and closed road environments. As the global pioneer of RoboVan, Zelostech developed the world’s first autonomous van to achieve fully driverless operation in real-world scenarios, powered by its map-free L4 full-stack proprietary technology. To date, more than 30,000 autonomous logistics vehicles are in active operation worldwide, accumulating more than 300 million kilometers and serving high-frequency, mission-critical logistics scenarios. https://zelostech.ai/

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