WeRide, China launches robotaxi rides in Dubai through Uber app On December 12, WeRide in partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app. WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by selecting the “Autonomous” option on the Uber app. The service curre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

by Ruter and Holo of autonomous development vehicles with Mobileye Drive and marks the transition to the second-generation self-driving system based on the Mobileye EyeQ 6H chip that powers the ID. Buzz AD. After the announcements of Hamburger Hochbahn (Hamburg, Germany), BVG (Berlin, Germany), and Uber in North America, Mobileye Drive continues to help MOIA scale across different operation zones with one of Europe’s first series-production-rea...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

y Lucid electric motors will still be sourced from the U.S. For future generation vehicles, however, Boussaid said the Lucid-designed motors will be built in Saudi Arabia. The plan is to have complete ADAS/AV hardware built into each midsize vehicle, at all plants, awaiting future developments with Uber and other companies. Beginning with the current SKD kits, the Saudi plant will begin in 2026, working within an ecosystem of suppliers, that will...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Uber and Avride launch autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas Uber and Avride have begun offering robotaxi rides in Dallas, enabling riders to be matched with Avride’s fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicles across a 9-square-mile service area spanning Downtown, Uptown, Turtle Creek, and Deep Ellum. Uber users in Dallas requesting UberX, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric rides may be paired with a robotaxi at no extra cost, with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

WeRide and Uber launch Middle East’s first fully driverless robotaxi commercial operations in UAE On November 26, WeRide announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first driverless deployment in the Middle East, as well as the first city outside the United States to host fully driverless operations on the Uber platform.  Public commercial operations commenced without a vehicle s...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

i commercial services in Abu Dhabi, becoming one of the first companies to receive a city-level commercial permit for Level 4 autonomous driving outside the United States. The permit allows WeRide’s Robotaxis to operate commercially without a safety driver on board. The service will launch on the Uber and TXAI platforms in Abu Dhabi, with more details to be shared soon. After a detailed evaluation process and extensive testing, WeRide received ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

company to be granted autonomous driving licenses by China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the U.S., has a Level 4 autonomous fleet of over 1,500 vehicles, including over 700 Robotaxis, and is operating the largest commercial Robotaxi fleet outside of China and the U.S. with Uber in the Middle East. By 2030, the company plans to deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis. From a WeRide press release and HKEX announcements 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

t the King Abdullah Economic City Plant. Operational highlights from Q3 2025 include:      •    Announced a strategic co-development collaboration with NVIDIA that will position Lucid as one of the first to offer Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities to consumers.     •    Completed Uber's USD 300 million strategic investment in Lucid.     •    Delivered the first Lucid vehicles into the robotaxi engineering fleet for furth...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Stellantis partners with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn to develop Level 4 autonomous robotaxis On October 28, Stellantis announced a new partnership with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 (fully driverless) autonomous vehicles for global robotaxi services. The move builds on Stellantis’ recent agreement with Pony.ai to test self-driving vehicles in Europe and marks another step in its global robotaxi strategy. A non-bi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Uber and Nebius, Netherlands, invest in autonomous driving company Avride, US On October 22, Avride announced that it has secured strategic investments and commercial commitments from Uber Technologies, Inc. and Nebius Group. The transaction totals up to USD 375 million from Uber and Nebius. It builds on Avride’s commercial partnership with Uber, following the signing of a multi-year strategic agreement in 2024.  The launch of Avride’s robot...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

lti-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system enables vehicles to respond in real time to traffic, left-hand driving, and other local conditions, minimizing retraining needs. This marks May Mobility’s third ride-hail partnership, following its launches with Lyft in Atlanta and an upcoming rollout with Uber. The companies are preparing their first joint deployment and exploring further technical collaboration to expand AV operations globally. (From M...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Uber and WeRide starts autonomous robotaxi passenger rides in Saudi Arabia On October 24, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia. At the initial launch, each Robotaxi will include a vehicle operator to ensure a safer and more reliable experience for riders and pedestrians, before ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/26

Uber Freight partners with Tesla to launch Deliver 2025 truck program On September 16, Uber Freight announced, that in partnership with Tesla, it has launched its Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program. The program will give fleets subsidized access to Tesla Semi trucks, guaranteed demand from Uber Freight’s shipper network, and direct support to maximize vehicle utilization and long-term return on investment. While electric trucks offer signif...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Lucid receives USD 300 million investment from Uber for shared robotaxi On September 4, Lucid Group, Inc. announced the official closing of a USD 300 million investment in the company by Uber Technologies, Inc.  The previously announced strategic investment was made as part of the next-generation premium global robotaxi program announced in July. The robotaxi, which will utilize Lucid’s EV technology platform, built at Lucid's manufacturing fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

s to consolidate its role in Mexico’s transition to clean mobility. VEMO operates an integrated clean mobility platform that combines EVs, charging networks, and fleet management solutions. Its business units include VEMO Impulso, Latin America’s first EV lease-to-own scheme in partnership with Uber and DiDi, and VEMO Conduce, aimed at generating internal demand. (Based on VEMO press release)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Nuro closes USD 203 million funding round Nuro, Inc. announced the closure of a USD 203 million Series E funding round which included investors such as Uber, Baillie Gifford, and NVIDIA. The round represents an additional USD 97 million in funding following the first tranche of USD 106 million announced in April 2025. Nuro will use the capital to scale the development of its Nuro Driver autonomous technology, which utilizes a combination of AI an...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Tesla obtains Texas license to operate robotaxi service Tesla Robotaxi LLC received a license to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service in Texas, allowing it to compete with other companies including Uber and Lyft. According to the Texas Department of License and Regulation, the license is valid until August 6, 2026, allowing the company to operate as a transportation network company across the state. With the license, Tesla can operate robo...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

WeRide and Uber expand Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE On July 29, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started operating their Robotaxis on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre. The expanded service is expected to double ride volumes, now covering about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas. The WeRide and Uber aim to continue growing their fleet to hundreds of Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ve step aimed at empowering technology and expanding the implementation and development of a smart and safe system for the Kingdom's transport sector. The project is the result of joint efforts between the transport and logistics system and relevant entities, along with private sector partners like Uber, WeRide, and AiDriver. In this phase, autonomous vehicles will operate in real conditions at King Khalid International Airport and key areas of R...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Waymo expands robotaxi service in Austin, Texas with Uber On July 17, Waymo said that it will now offer autonomous rides through its partnership with Uber Technologies across 90 square miles of Austin, Texas. The service, which launched in Austin about four months ago, previously covered about 37 square miles. As of late March, Waymo robotaxis accounted for 20% of Uber rides within the initial operating territory in Austin. Waymo offers 24/7 ride...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22