The partnership is expected to launch first in Abu Dhabi later this year
WeRide, a global leading autonomous driving technology company, and Uber Technologies recently announced a strategic partnership to bring WeRide’s autonomous vehicles onto the Uber platform, beginning in the United Arab Emirates.
The partnership is expected to launch first in Abu Dhabi later this year. A dedicated number of WeRide vehicles will be made available to consumers using the Uber app.
The partnership agreement was signed by Andrew Macdonald, Senior Vice President, Mobility & Business Operations, Uber, and Hua Zhong, Senior Vice President, WeRide. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and WeRide Founder and CEO Tony Han also witnessed the signing ceremony of the agreement.
Robotaxi fleet
WeRide currently operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE, where residents can access its robotaxi services through the TXAI app. In addition, in July 2023, WeRide was granted the UAE’s first and only national license for self-driving vehicles, enabling it to test and operate its autonomous vehicles on public roads across the entire country.
“Together, we aim to combine our collective experience and expertise to deliver much needed, affordable, sustainable and safe mobility solutions to a global audience,” remarked Han.
“It’s clear that the future of mobility will be increasingly shared, electric, and autonomous, and we look forward to working with leading AV companies like WeRide to help bring the benefits of autonomous technology to cities around the world,” commented Khosrowshahi.
