Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Saudi Arabia
WeRide's Robotaxi GXR in Riyadh • Photo Credit: Uber Technologies, Inc.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2025 (TECH INFO SCENE) — Autonomous driving technology company WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) have begun offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh. The initiative marks the first time autonomous vehicles are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia.
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The program, endorsed by the Transport General Authority (TGA), supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objective of advancing smart and sustainable transportation systems. The initial launch includes routes between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University, giving Uber passengers the option to ride in a WeRide Robotaxi GXR equipped with autonomous driving technology.
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“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,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber.
“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,” said Jennifer Li, Chief Financial Officer and Head of International at WeRide.
Each Robotaxi currently includes a vehicle operator to ensure rider and pedestrian safety during the initial operational phase. Future stages will transition to fully driverless operations.
The deployment follows the Initial Operational Phase of Autonomous Vehicles launched by the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the TGA, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, in July. WeRide was the first autonomous driving technology company to receive Saudi Arabia’s Robotaxi autonomous driving permit after completing the TGA’s Regulatory Sandbox for AV Piloting.
WeRide previously launched Robotaxi services on Uber’s platform in Abu Dhabi in late 2024.
For more information, visit www.weride.ai or www.uber.com.
Source: Uber Technologies, Inc.
