Uber to Launch WeRide Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
The partnership between Uber and China's WeRide will introduce autonomous vehicles to the UAE later this year.
Overview
- Uber and WeRide will debut their robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking the first collaboration between the two companies.
- WeRide holds the UAE’s only national license for autonomous vehicles, granted in 2023.
- The partnership is part of Uber’s broader strategy to integrate more self-driving cars into its platform.
- Uber has also expanded partnerships with other autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo and Cruise in the U.S.
- Due to new trade restrictions, the Uber-WeRide partnership will not extend to the U.S. or China.