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flag Uber launches driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi with WeRide, marking its first such operation outside the U.S.

flag Uber has launched fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking its first such operation outside the U.S. in partnership with China’s WeRide. flag The service, available via UberX, Uber Comfort, or a new “Autonomous” option, operates without safety drivers on Yas Island and select areas, using WeRide’s Level 4 autonomous vans. flag The rollout follows regulatory approvals from the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre, with plans to expand coverage and scale the fleet by year-end. flag WeRide, which has operated in Abu Dhabi since 2021, now runs over 100 robotaxis across the Middle East and aims to achieve breakeven economics through improved vehicle utilization.

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