WeRide & Uber Expand Strategic Partnership to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to 15 More Cities

China's WeRide, a developer of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. have announced a significant expansion of their previously announced strategic partnership, adding 15 additional cities globally over the next five years, including in Europe. Following a launch in Abu Dhabi and soon Dubai, the companies have committed to expanding their autonomous vehicle partnership to several new cities each year, all outside of the US and China.

In these cities, WeRide’s Robotaxi services will be available through the Uber app, and Uber will be responsible for fleet operations.

WeRide is the first publicly traded Robotaxi company.

It operates in over 30 cities across 10 countries, holding driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, France and the US.

Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide, says: “We are excited to take our partnership with Uber to new heights. Expanding into new cities across multiple continents reflects both companies’ confidence in our technology and our shared commitment to innovative, sustainable transportation solutions. This expansion aligns with WeRide’s ambitious strategy for global growth – to make autonomous driving solutions more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.”

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, adds: “Today’s announcement – one of the biggest partnerships of its kind ever announced – is a significant milestone towards realizing the promise of autonomous mobility in more places around the world. By leveraging Uber’s global scale, operational expertise, and leading marketplace technology, we are thrilled to partner with cutting-edge AV companies like WeRide to help them commercialize their vehicles and bring the benefits of autonomy to more riders."

WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services that address transportation needs across a diverse range of urban use cases across mobility, logistics, and sanitation.