Uber Launches First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Middle East Through Abu Dhabi Partnership
Summary
Uber launches the Middle East's first fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi through partnership with Chinese company WeRide, allowing users to book autonomous vehicles through UberX and Uber Comfort on Yas Island, with plans to expand to 15 more cities across Europe within five years.
Key Points
- Uber launches fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi through partnership with Chinese company WeRide, marking the first autonomous taxi service in the Middle East
- Users can book WeRide robotaxis when requesting UberX or Uber Comfort rides, with the service operating in designated areas of Yas Island
- Uber plans to expand WeRide robotaxi service to 15 additional cities including European markets over the next five years, building on existing partnerships with Waymo in Austin, Phoenix and Atlanta