Autonomous driving technology company WeRide and Uber in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced the official launch of Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai on the Uber app.
WeRide Robotaxis will be available on the Uber app in locations across Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two of Dubai’s most popular tourist zones close to public beaches, and open to all riders.
Riders can now book and be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through the ‘Autonomous’ option on the Uber app.
Tawasul will be the main fleet operator for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform, providing fleet management services.
The launch follows a collaborative pilot program and testing since the initial partnership announcement in April this year, enabling a safe and smooth transition to autonomous mobility.
This trial service is currently operating with a vehicle specialist on-board to help ensure a safe and reliable experience, laying the groundwork for a fully driverless commercial service in early 2026.
CFO and Head of International at WeRide, Jennifer Li, said: “Our progress in Dubai is enabled by our autonomous driving technology that has been tested and validated worldwide.
“We are expanding rapidly across the Middle East and globally, driven by our vision to deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030.
“We are pleased to partner with forward-thinking regulators like RTA, who share a similarly bold commitment to advancing autonomous mobility, and with Uber, whose global platform will help accelerate the adoption of driverless transportation.”
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