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WeRide and Uber Expand Robotaxi Deployment in Middle East

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Feb 06, 2026

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This expansion signifies a positive outlook for the autonomous driving and ride-sharing sectors, particularly in the Middle East. It is expected to boost the market positions of WeRide and Uber, demonstrating progress in commercializing Robotaxi services.

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Event Summary

WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across United Arab Emirates===Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates===Dubai, and Saudi Arabia===Riyadh. This deployment is expected to be completed by 2027, with all Robotaxis available through the Uber app. The initiative builds on existing operations and aims to scale up the fleet progressively, contingent on regulatory approvals. This commitment is seen as the largest Robotaxi commercial commitment in the MENA region, accelerating WeRide's regional expansion and Uber's introduction of autonomous mobility to more riders. The rollout follows WeRide's asset-light operating model, with Uber or local third-party partners managing fleet operations.

Key Actions

100 WeRide expanded strategic partnership Uber

100 Uber expanded strategic partnership WeRide

90 WeRide committed to deploy 1,200 Robotaxis

80 Uber committed to add more Robotaxis

Entities Involved

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WeRide

WeRide is expanding its Robotaxi deployment in the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc., aiming for 1,200 Robotaxis by 2027. This expansion strengthens WeRide's position as a leading provider of commercial Robotaxi services and accelerates its regional growth.

Importance 100 Sentiment 70

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Uber

Uber Technologies, Inc. is expanding its strategic partnership with WeRide to deploy 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East, making them available through the Uber app. This move introduces more riders to autonomous mobility and builds on the strong performance of existing deployments.

Importance 90 Sentiment 60

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United Arab Emirates===Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates===Abu Dhabi is one of the key markets for the deployment of 1,200 Robotaxis by WeRide and Uber, with existing fully driverless commercial operations already in place and achieving breakeven unit economics.

Importance 70 Sentiment 40

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United Arab Emirates===Dubai

United Arab Emirates===Dubai is a market where WeRide and Uber will deploy Robotaxis, building on existing passenger operations and aiming for fully driverless commercial operations.

Importance 70 Sentiment 40

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Saudi Arabia===Riyadh

Saudi Arabia===Riyadh is included in the deployment plan for 1,200 Robotaxis by WeRide and Uber, expanding on current passenger operations and working towards fully driverless services.

Importance 70 Sentiment 40

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Tony Han

As Founder and CEO of WeRide, Tony Han announced the largest Robotaxi commercial commitment in the MENA region, highlighting its importance for regional expansion and the vision of tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally.

Importance 60 Sentiment 50

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Sarfraz Maredia

As Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber, Sarfraz Maredia expressed excitement about the expansion with WeRide, noting it as a testament to strong performance and a step towards introducing more riders to autonomous mobility.

Importance 50 Sentiment 50

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WeRide related ↔ Uber

Tony Han related ↔ WeRide

Sarfraz Maredia related ↔ Uber

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