WeRide and Uber Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Rides in Dubai, Expanding AV Footprint in the UAE

WeRide and Uber Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Rides in Dubai, Expanding AV Footprint in the UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2025-

Dubai launches robotaxi service through Uber app in pilot programme

Dubai launches pilot robotaxi service through Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah with WeRide autonomous vehicles, targeting fully driverless operations in early 2026 towards 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

WeRide, Uber Bring Robotaxi Rides To Jumeirah And Umm Suqeim

WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), in collaboration with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai on the Uber app. Starting Friday, riders in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two major tourist districts near Dubai's public…

RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Collaboration with WeRide and Uber