Uber Expands Robotaxi Service to Downtown Abu Dhabi with WeRide - CleanTechnica

Uber and WeRide have expanded their commercial driverless robotaxi service into downtown Abu Dhabi, now covering about 70% of the city’s core areas, up from 50% since their initial launch in December 2024. The fleet has quadrupled in size, with WeRide operating over 200 robotaxis across the Middle East. The expanded service covers key locations including Khalifa City, Masdar City, Rabdan, and routes between Corniche Road and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, serving major landmarks and prominent hotels. This expansion is in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). WeRide has a four-year lead in autonomous vehicle deployment in Abu Dhabi, having operated robotaxis since 2021. In 2023, it became the first UAE company to receive a national license for all types of self-driving vehicles, allowing autonomous testing and operations on public roads nationwide, subject to local approvals. The Uber-WeRide partnership launched the largest commercial robotaxi service outside the