The launch marks the primary time autonomous autos are publicly accessible on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia
Uber and WeRide have begun providing autonomous robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the primary time autonomous autos are publicly accessible on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia. Uber riders travelling between Roshn Entrance and Princess Noura College can choose a WeRide robotaxi GXR for his or her journey.
The programme has been endorsed by the Transport Common Authority and follows the preliminary operational part of autonomous autos inaugurated by Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, minister of transport and logistics companies and chairman of the board of the Transport Common Authority, in July. Every robotaxi will initially embrace a car operator earlier than transitioning to totally driverless operations.
“We’re excited to deliver autonomous autos to riders in Saudi Arabia,” Sarfraz Maredia, international head of autonomous mobility and supply at Uber, stated. “This milestone, in partnership with the Transport Common Authority and WeRide, marks an essential subsequent step in our progress throughout the Center East as we proceed increasing entry to AVs whereas constructing safer and extra sustainable transportation for all.”
Jennifer Li, chief monetary officer and head of worldwide at WeRide, added: “We’re proud to companion with Uber to introduce autonomous mobility in Riyadh, marking one other international milestone for WeRide and for the Kingdom’s journey towards sensible and sustainable transport. By means of our world-class autonomous driving know-how, we intention to boost on a regular basis mobility and assist form the way forward for safer, greener, and extra environment friendly cities throughout Saudi Arabia and past.”
WeRide’s robotaxi was granted Saudi Arabia’s first robotaxi autonomous driving allow and was the primary to finish the Transport Common Authority’s regulatory sandbox for autonomous car piloting within the nation. WeRide launched on the Uber platform in Abu Dhabi on the finish of 2024.
SOURCE: Uber
