Ericsson, a global technology company, has been appointed by the Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA), for providing a Regulatory Monitoring System (RMS) that will transform and regulate the future of public transportation in Dubai.

As part of this new agreement, Ericsson will be providing an integrated cloud based solution that features an array of technology suites including Advanced Transport Analytics, Connected Vehicle Cloud, Fleet Management products, services and processes.

RTA Transportation Systems director Adel Shakri said: "The Smart ITS system is the future of transportation in Dubai and we strive to enhance the experience for our customers.

"The Smart ITS system is the future of transportation in Dubai and we strive to enhance the experience for our customers."

“It marks as an exciting meeting point between traditional transport and the new products and services that are emerging. This initiative with Ericsson offers us a unique opportunity to revolutionise our transport system, which is constantly demanded by the people of Dubai.”

RTA anticipates that the new technology would create a new user experience once these applications are launched in the real-time environment.

It also expects that the new RMS would provide greater consistency, transparency and security for the authority, and help in delivering high standards of services for public and private hire facilities in Dubai.

Ericsson Middle East Region Industry and Society head Wojciech Bajda said: “Our latest agreement with RTA will deliver innovative and efficient services that will keep up with the current demand and growth of the market, and create a true multi-modal multi-agency transportation network to serve the general public of Dubai, in line with the Smart City Vision of the UAE."