WeRide and Uber Technologies have begun offering autonomous robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh – with the new service being the first time autonomous vehicles have been publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia.
Uber riders traveling between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University can now select a WeRide Robotaxi GXR, enabling passengers to experience firsthand driverless mobility in Saudi Arabia.
Jennifer Li, CFO and head of international at WeRide, said, “We’re proud to partner with Uber to introduce autonomous mobility in Riyadh, marking another global milestone for WeRide and for the Kingdom’s journey toward smart and sustainable transport. Through our world-class autonomous driving technology, we aim to enhance everyday mobility and help shape the future of safer, greener and more efficient cities across Saudi Arabia and beyond.”
Sarfraz Maredia, global head of autonomous mobility and delivery at Uber, added, “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.”
At the initial launch, each robotaxi will include a vehicle operator to ensure a safer and more reliable experience for riders and pedestrians, before transitioning to fully driverless operations in the future.
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