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Uber Partners with WeRide to Launch Autonomous Robotaxis in UAE

Sep 25, 2024, 10:55 AM

Uber Technologies has announced a partnership with Chinese self-driving technology startup WeRide to launch robotaxis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). WeRide has received the UAE’s first and only national license for self-driving vehicles, allowing them to test and operate robotaxis on public roads across the country. This collaboration, announced on Wednesday, is part of Uber's broader strategy to integrate autonomous vehicles into its platform, enhancing its future operations.