• Marks the first time autonomous vehicles are available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia
• Public operations have begun with dedicated routes between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University
• Program endorsed by Transport General Authority (TGA)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), have begun offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia.
The initiative represents a major milestone in Uber’s partnership with the Transport General Authority (TGA) and aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambition to lead innovation in smart, sustainable mobility.
Starting today, Uber riders traveling between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University may be able to select a WeRide Robotaxi GXR, offering passengers a first-hand experience of driverless mobility in Saudi Arabia.
Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber: “We’re excited to bring autonomous vehicles to riders in Saudi Arabia. This milestone, in partnership with the Transport General Authority and WeRide, marks an important next step in our progress across the Middle East as we continue expanding access to AVs while building safer and more sustainable transportation for all.” (....)