Uber Robotaxi Partner WeRide Goes Driverless on Abu Dhabi Island

Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. This service operates across a 12-square-mile area on Abu Dhabi Island, transitioning from earlier models that required safety operators to fully autonomous operations.

Uber and WeRide have officially launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology. This transition follows a year of operation with human safety operators, now eliminated from the service. The robotaxi service operates across a 12-square-mile area on Abu Dhabi Island.

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