The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled new updates to the Smart Drive app offering smart navigation in Dubai. The app uses GPS technology to guide motorists en route without requiring internet connection on portable devices. It provides accurate instant information about the traffic condition in Dubai thanks to the interface with Makani app of the Dubai Municipality. These updates have been introduced as part of the Smart City initiative of the Government and in implementation of the first strategic goal of the RTA (Smart Dubai).

Eng. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, said: “The user interface of Smart Drive app has been revamped where additional search features have been added enabling users to specify their locations more accurately. The process is assisted by new icons giving more details to the roads traffic condition, and the use of Makani addressing system’s code on the application map.”