SAN FRANCISCO and GUANGZHOU, China, Sept.
25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide, a global leading autonomous
driving technology company, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:
UBER), the world's largest mobility and delivery technology
platform, today announced a strategic partnership to bring WeRide's
autonomous vehicles onto the Uber platform, beginning in the
United Arab Emirates.
The partnership is expected to launch first in Abu Dhabi later this year. A dedicated number
of WeRide vehicles will be made available to consumers using the
Uber app. After launch, when a rider requests a qualifying ride on
the Uber app, they may be presented with the option to have their
trip fulfilled by a WeRide autonomous vehicle. The partnership does
not contemplate any launches in the
United States or China.
WeRide currently operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE
through the TXAI app. In 2023, WeRide was granted the UAE's first
national license to test and operate autonomous vehicles on public
roads across the country.
Tony Han, founder and CEO of
WeRide said: "We are honored to partner with Uber to continue to
bring our technology to global markets. Together, we aim to combine
our collective experience and expertise to deliver much needed,
affordable, sustainable and safe mobility solutions to a global
audience."
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber
said: "Uber is very excited to partner with WeRide. It's clear that
the future of mobility will be increasingly shared, electric, and
autonomous, and we look forward to working with leading AV
companies like WeRide to help bring the benefits of autonomous
technology to cities around the world."
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statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contacts
WeRide
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Uber
press@uber.com
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