Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is taking another significant step forward with the recent announcement of a partnership between WeRide, a leading global autonomous driving company, and Uber, one of the world’s largest mobility platforms. The collaboration is set to introduce WeRide’s autonomous vehicles to Uber’s platform, starting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with plans to launch later this year in Abu Dhabi.
This partnership highlights WeRide’s growing presence in the autonomous vehicle sector, as it continues to expand globally. WeRide currently operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE through its existing app, TXAI. The partnership with Uber, however, will integrate these self-driving vehicles into the Uber app, offering riders the option to experience autonomous rides directly.
The introduction of WeRide’s vehicles on Uber’s platform aligns with both companies’ vision for the future of mobility. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasised that the future of transportation will be “shared, electric, and autonomous.” By leveraging WeRide’s advanced AV technology, Uber aims to bring more sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to urban environments.
WeRide’s founder and CEO, Tony Han, shared that the partnership is a proud moment for the company, as it extends its AV capabilities beyond Asia and into the Middle East. The company’s technology operates across multiple levels of automation, providing services that range from mobility solutions to urban sanitation.
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This collaboration is set to enhance both companies’ contributions to sustainable, autonomous transport solutions in the UAE and could serve as a blueprint for future partnerships worldwide.
As the autonomous driving industry continues to grow, the WeRide-Uber partnership is expected to accelerate the adoption of self-driving vehicles, making them more accessible to the public and reshaping the future of urban transportation.
For more information, you can read the full announcement here.
