WeRide and Uber Expand Autonomous Vehicle Partnership to 15 More Cities

May 6, 2025
WeRide and Uber have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to introduce autonomous vehicles in 15 additional cities globally over the next five years.

WeRide and Uber have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to introduce autonomous vehicles in 15 additional cities globally over the next five years, announced in a press release. This expansion follows successful launches in Abu Dhabi and soon in Dubai, with plans to extend services to cities outside the US and China.

In these new locations, WeRide's Robotaxi services will be accessible through the Uber app, with Uber managing fleet operations. The collaboration aims to accelerate the global adoption of autonomous mobility, leveraging Uber's extensive platform and WeRide's advanced autonomous driving technology.

Tony Han, CEO of WeRide, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership's growth, highlighting the shared commitment to innovative transportation solutions. Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, emphasized the milestone's significance in advancing autonomous mobility worldwide.

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