• Public operations began today across Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah districts
  • Riders in Dubai can now book a WeRide fully driverless Robotaxi through the Uber app
  • Endorsed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, supporting the emirate's goal of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030



     

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX: 0800))), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER), today launched fully driverless Robotaxi fare-charging operations in Dubai, as part of the first batch of Level 4 Robotaxis to enter commercial service in the city. This marks a significant milestone in the companies' expanding AV partnership and strengthens their roles in supporting Dubai's driverless ambitions of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

WeRide's Robotaxi GXR fleet in Dubai

Public commercial operations began today without a vehicle operator on board along routes in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, two of Dubai's most popular coastal tourist districts, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Riders can book and be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through the ‘Autonomous' option on the Uber app. Tawasul, a leading mobility and fleet operator in the UAE, will be the service operator for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform, providing fleet management services.

The launch follows a successful supervised trial service that began in December 2025. The RTA subsequently granted WeRide a driverless vehicle trial permit in February 2026, allowing fully driverless Robotaxis to be deployed across multiple areas in Dubai, including:

  • Commercial and industrial districts: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park Second, Jabal Ali Industrial First
  • Suburban areas: Nad Al Sheba, Wadi Al Safa, Warsan, Ras Al Khor
  • Maritime trade hub: Al Hamriya Port



     

These districts represent some of Dubai's busiest transport, logistics, and commercial activity zones. Under the RTA's guidance, WeRide will progressively extend service into these areas, bringing fully driverless mobility to more communities. This move reinforces the UAE's smart mobility agenda and deepens WeRide's long-term collaboration with the RTA, while supporting the company's roadmap for tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally by 2030.