Dubai has released its initial pilot public Robotaxi service via the Uber app, marking a significant milestone in the emirate’s shift towards self-governing mobility.
The effort is being provided in collaboration with WeRide, a global autonomous driving innovation business, and supports Dubai’s Self-Driving Transportation Technique, which aims to attain 25 percent independent journeys by 2030
The pilot reinforces Dubai’s placement as a local leader in smart wheelchair and next-generation transportation solutions.
Robotaxi journeys in Dubai
Dubai’s Roadways and Carry Authority (RTA) verified that the WeRide Robotaxi service is now readily available for booking through the Uber application in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah.
Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chief Executive Officer of Public Transportation Firm at RTA, claimed: “WeRide Robotaxi lorries reserved through the Uber application will certainly be offered in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two of Dubai’s most famous locations located near public coastlines.
“Participants of the public across all sectors of the neighborhood can schedule a WeRide Robotaxi with the Uber application by picking the ‘Autonomous’ service option.
“This launch improves the joint pilot program between RTA and WeRide, which has, because the collaboration announcement in April 2025, gone through succeeding screening to guarantee a smooth shift in the direction of self-governing wheelchair services.
“The service is currently operating with an expert driver aboard to make certain a secure and trustworthy experience, paving the way for a completely driverless solution in early 2026”
Uber and WeRide collaboration
Jennifer Li, Principal Financial Officer and Head of International at WeRide, stated: “Our progress in Dubai is allowed by our autonomous driving innovation that has been examined and confirmed worldwide. We are expanding quickly across the Middle East and worldwide, driven by our vision to deploy 10s of countless Robotaxis by 2030
We delight in to partner with forward-thinking regulatory authorities like RTA, who share a likewise bold commitment to advancing autonomous mobility, and with Uber, whose global system will assist increase the fostering of driverless transportation.”
Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous at Uber, claimed: “As the globe’s largest hybrid network of human motorists and AVs, Uber is constructing the future of transportation, and we are thrilled by the pace of independent adoption in the UAE and the Center East.
“This launch in Dubai is a testament to our continuous dedication to the UAE’s vision for the future of movement and contributes straight to Dubai’s objective of achieving 25 % independent journeys by 2030”
The future of transportation
WeRide currently operates around 150 self-governing lorries between East, including greater than 100 Robotaxis.
Dubai’s fast-growing populace– now going beyond 4 m homeowners– remains to drive greater mobility demand and better reliance on shared movement platforms.
In 2024, the emirate taped more than 153 m trips throughout public transport, taxis and shared movement services, including app-based ride-hailing.
Need for common flexibility climbed 28 percent compared to 2023, strengthening the need for ingenious, scalable and independent movement services.
The pilot programme is anticipated to increase Dubai’s transition to completely driverless solutions in early 2026, supporting the emirate’s long-lasting objectives for lasting, efficient and technology-driven transportation.
