European Investor
31 Mar 2026, 22:35
Dubai, March 31, 2026 — WeRide and Uber Technologies launched fully driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, marking one of the first commercial Level 4 autonomous taxi services without onboard drivers.
The service, now active in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, allows users to book autonomous rides through the Uber app. The rollout is supported by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and aligns with the city’s goal of making 25% of all journeys autonomous by 2030.
Following earlier supervised trials, the companies received regulatory approval to expand operations across additional commercial, suburban, and logistics areas. The initiative is part of a broader plan to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis across key Middle Eastern cities, including Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
The launch highlights accelerating adoption of autonomous mobility in the region, with both companies emphasizing scalability, safety, and long-term commercialization of driverless transport solutions.
Globe Newswire
The service, now active in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, allows users to book autonomous rides through the Uber app. The rollout is supported by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and aligns with the city’s goal of making 25% of all journeys autonomous by 2030.
Following earlier supervised trials, the companies received regulatory approval to expand operations across additional commercial, suburban, and logistics areas. The initiative is part of a broader plan to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis across key Middle Eastern cities, including Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
The launch highlights accelerating adoption of autonomous mobility in the region, with both companies emphasizing scalability, safety, and long-term commercialization of driverless transport solutions.
Globe Newswire