{"id":913918,"date":"2025-11-26T02:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/weride-and-uber-launch-middle-easts-first-fully-driverless-robotaxi-commercial-operations-in-abu-dhabi-uae\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T02:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:03:09","slug":"weride-and-uber-launch-middle-easts-first-fully-driverless-robotaxi-commercial-operations-in-abu-dhabi-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/weride-and-uber-launch-middle-easts-first-fully-driverless-robotaxi-commercial-operations-in-abu-dhabi-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East\u2019s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East\u2019s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><i>The launch was supported by the world\u2019s first city-level fully driverless Robotaxi permit outside the United States (U.S.)<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Abu Dhabi is the first city outside the U.S. to host fully driverless Robotaxi operations on the Uber platform.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Public commercial operations commenced today, starting with routes on Yas Island.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Initiative endorsed by Abu Dhabi\u2019s Integrated Transport Centre, marking a major milestone in the UAE\u2019s smart mobility vision.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nWeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the launch of <b>Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations<\/b> in Abu Dhabi. This marks the <b>first driverless deployment<\/b><b>in the Middle East<\/b>, as well as the first city outside the United States to host fully driverless operations on the Uber platform. The launch was supported by the world\u2019s first city-level fully driverless Robotaxi permit outside the U.S.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251125876018\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251125876018\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20251125876018\/en\/2654313\/4\/Abu_Dhabi_Robotaxi_GXR_fleet.jpg\" alt=\"WeRide Robotaxi GXR fleet in Abu Dhabi\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">WeRide Robotaxi GXR fleet in Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThis milestone represents a major step toward the large-scale deployment of self-driving mobility solutions in the UAE, made possible through WeRide and Uber&#8217;s continued partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) and fleet operator Tawasul.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nPublic commercial operations commenced today without a vehicle specialist inside the AV, starting with Yas Island. Passengers can now be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through Uber Comfort or UberX, and can also book a WeRide Robotaxi through the new <b>\u201cAutonomous\u201d<\/b> category, Uber\u2019s first dedicated autonomous ride option globally. In October 2025, WeRide&#8217;s Robotaxi secured a federal permit to conduct fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFollowing this, the ITC granted WeRide and Tawasul the <b>first operational license<\/b> for a fully driverless commercial Robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The initial phase will be operated jointly by WeRide and Tawasul on the Uber platform.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWith the fully driverless commercial launch, latest permit, and ongoing improvements in vehicle utilization, the WeRide-Uber Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi are on track to achieve breakeven unit economics.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis milestone supports WeRide and Uber&#8217;s broader plan to expand their Middle East operations, scaling to thousands of Robotaxis over the coming years.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWeRide maintains a 4-year first mover advantage in autonomous vehicle deployment in Abu Dhabi, having operated Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi since 2021. In 2023, it became the first company in the UAE to receive a national license covering all types of self-driving vehicles, authorizing autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate-level approvals.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched their Robotaxi ride-hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi \u2013 the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the U.S. and China. The partnership expanded in July 2025 to cover about half of Abu Dhabi&#8217;s core areas, including Al Reem and Al Maryah. By the end of 2025, WeRide and Uber plan to extend services to cover additional areas in Abu Dhabi city core. WeRide currently has over 100 Robotaxis in the Middle East.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About WeRide<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nWeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune&#8217;s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About Uber<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nUber\u2019s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 68 billion trips later, we\u2019re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Safe Harbor Statement<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThis press release contains statements that may constitute \u201cforward-looking\u201d statements pursuant to the \u201csafe harbor\u201d provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201caims,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201clikely to,\u201d and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide\u2019s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide\u2019s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20251125876018r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251125876018\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251125876018\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:pr@weride.ai\">pr@weride.ai<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:press@uber.com\">press@uber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> California United States United Arab Emirates North America Middle East<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Technology Automotive Transportation Travel Other Transport Public Transport Robotics Vehicle Technology Transport Apps\/Applications Automotive Manufacturing Manufacturing Software Internet Hardware Autonomous Driving\/Vehicles Fleet Management<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20251125876018\/en\/2654313\/3\/Abu_Dhabi_Robotaxi_GXR_fleet.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">WeRide Robotaxi GXR fleet in Abu Dhabi<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20251125876018\/en\/723602\/3\/Uber_Logo_Black_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East\u2019s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE The launch was supported by the world\u2019s first city-level fully driverless Robotaxi permit outside the United States (U.S.) Abu Dhabi is the first city outside the U.S. to host fully driverless Robotaxi operations on the Uber platform. 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