WeRide and Uber start fully driverless commercial robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi

WeRide/WeRide Robotaxi

WeRide and Uber began commercial robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi with no safety operator aboard, bookable in the Uber app, starting on Yas Island. It was Uber's first fully driverless city outside the US and WeRide's first Middle East deployment with over 100 robotaxis in the region.

• Launch: November 26, 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island; bookable via Uber app, no safety operator.
• Milestone: Uber's first fully driverless deployment outside the US; WeRide operates 100+ robotaxis in the Middle East.
• Scale: fully commercial service—not a pilot or limited trial—marking significant global expansion.