WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi.
The launch was supported by the world’s first city-level fully driverless Robotaxi permit outside the US.
Passengers can now be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through Uber Comfort or UberX, and can also book a WeRide Robotaxi through the new “Autonomous” category, Uber’s first dedicated autonomous ride option globally.
In October 2025, WeRide’s Robotaxi secured a federal permit to conduct fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations.
Following this, the ITC granted WeRide and Tawasul the first operational license 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.
The partnership expanded in July 2025 to cover about half of Abu Dhabi’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.
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