Uber and WeRide target 15 more robotaxi cities
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology firm WeRide are significantly expanding their robotaxi partnership, planning to bring their joint service to 15 additional cities over the next five years. The announcement builds on their initial commercial deployment in Abu Dhabi, launched five months ago, and signals an aggressive push into global markets, particularly outside of China and the United States.
The upcoming expansion includes cities in Europe, marking a strategic move to tap into international demand for autonomous ride-hailing. As with their existing partnership in Abu Dhabi, WeRide will provide the autonomous vehicle technology, while Uber will manage the ride-hailing interface, routing, and fleet coordination. This mirrors Uber's approach with U.S.-based Waymo, where Uber focuses on network logistics and user experience, while the AV partner delivers the core self-driving capabilities.
In Abu Dhabi, Uber and WeRide operate alongside local taxi operator Tawasul Transport, with plans already announced to enter neighboring Dubai. The companies did not name the specific cities included in this next phase, but emphasized a global footprint outside their home countries.
The collaboration comes as part of Uber’s broader strategy to integrate autonomous vehicles across multiple segments — ride-hailing, delivery, and logistics. Over the past two years, Uber has formed more than 15 AV-related partnerships, including recent agreements with May Mobility (U.S.), Volkswagen (Germany), and Momenta (China).
Among its most prominent AV initiatives, Uber’s partnership with Waymo continues to make headlines, with active service in Austin and an imminent launch in Atlanta. With the addition of WeRide’s expanding robotaxi service, Uber is positioning itself as a central orchestrator in the rapidly evolving autonomous transportation ecosystem, bringing together global AV innovators under its vast mobility platform.
As cities worldwide prepare for the future of urban mobility, Uber’s growing web of AV partnerships suggests it intends to be at the center of the driverless revolution.
