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China's WeRide Partners With Uber to Bring Robotaxis to Dubai
WeRide, a developer of autonomous driving technology, is integrating its self-driving robotaxis into Dubai’s public transportation system through a partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies, Inc. WeRide, Uber and RTA will collaborate on pilot programmes, leveraging Uber’s technology to match riders with WeRide's robotaxis while ensuring a user-friendly experience.
The partnership will also explore data insights, safety protocols, and regulatory frameworks to support a smooth transition to autonomous mobility in Dubai.
in 2023 WeRide secured the UAE’s first national license for self-driving vehicles on public roads - the first national-level driverless license in the Middle East - covering all types of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
WeRide’s latest launch in Dubai follows its successful robotaxi launch in Abu Dhabi in 2021.
This launch represents the second city in the region where WeRide and Uber are collaborating to bring cutting-edge autonomous mobility solutions to the public.
Jennifer Li, Chief Financial Officer and Head of International Business at WeRide, sys:“Dubai marks a natural step forward in our commitment to advancing mobility in the Middle East as well as our continued global expansion. We believe our advanced autonomous driving technology and operational experience combined with Uber’s powerful global mobility platform will help us serve millions of consumers in cities around the world.”
Noah Zych, Uber’s Global Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery Operations, adds: “We’re thrilled to be working with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles onto the Uber platform, starting with our technology partner WeRide. At Uber, we’re building the future of transportation, working with the world’s leading autonomous vehicle developers to help commercialize and deploy this technology at scale around the world.”
WeRide operates in over 30 cities across 10 countries, holding driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, France and the US.