Uber launched a robotaxi service with its partner WeRide in Abu Dhabi, its first international effort to make a wide number of autonomous vehicles from different operators available on its platform.



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Uber and WeRide launch robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi

Uber Technologies Inc. has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide Inc.

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Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi

Ride-hail giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The launch marks Uber’s first international autonomous vehicle offering.  Uber has been snatching up partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies across sectors, including ride-hail, delivery, and trucking. Other partners include Wayve, Serve Robotics, Aurora Innovation, Waabi, and others.  Still, investors ar…

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Image: Uber  Uber launched a robotaxi service with its partner WeRide in Abu Dhabi, its first international effort to make a wide number of autonomous vehicles from different operators available on its platform.  Customers who use Uber to book a ride will be presented with the option to hail an autonomous vehicle from WeRide. Fares will be upfront and equal to UberX and Uber Comfort prices. The vehicles will include safety drivers, so it won’t b…

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Uber’s first international robotaxi service is live in the UAE

ALBAWABA – Uber, the American multinational transportation company that provides ride-hailing services, courier services, food delivery, and freight transport, and WeRide, the international autonomous driving technology company that holds driverless permits in China, the US, the UAE and Singapore, announced the launch of the first self-driving smart mobility service in Abu Dhabi, UAE...

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Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide launch a small-scale commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber's first international AV offering

Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide.Riders are able to request autonomous vehicles at UberX or Uber Comfort rates around key tourist areas of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the company said in a statement. Those areas include Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and routes to and from Zayed International Air…

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During the initial launch period, autonomous vehicles shall have on-board safety operators

Durante el período inicial de lanzamiento, los vehículos autónomos contarán con operadores de seguridad a bordo

Uber lanza en Abu Dhabi su primer servicio de robotaxi fuera de los Estados Unidos

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Uber launches its first robotaxi service outside the United States in Abu Dhabi

Uber and WeRide have unveiled autonomous mobility services in Abu Dhabi. Takeaway Points Uber and WeRide unveiled autonomous mobility services in Abu Dhabi. The launch represents the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are available on the Uber platform outside of the United States. Tawasul Transport, a leading UAE national transport company, will act as the […] The post Uber and WeRide Unveil Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi appeared f…

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Uber and WeRide Unveil Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi

San Francisco-based Uber has officially deployed its first International robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi in partnership with China’s WeRide. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time Uber has launched autonomous cars outside the United States. As of now, the service is available in specific zones, such as Saadiyat Island, and Yas Island, and routes to and from the Zayed International Airport. In the future, it will be expanded thr…

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Uber launches first int'l driverless taxi service in Abu Dhabi

Uber launched its first international robotaxis service in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Chinese company WeRide. The service offers fixed rates comparable to UberX and Uber Comfort services. For now, it includes vehicle safety drivers. Uber inaugurated its first robotaxis service outside the United States in collaboration with WeRide, an emerging company based in Guangzhou, China. The service, which is now available in Abu Dhabi, United Arab E…

Uber lanzó su primer servicio internacional de robotaxis en Abu Dhabi en colaboración con la empresa china WeRide. El servicio ofrece tarifas fijas comparables a los servicios UberX y Uber Comfort. Por ahora, incluye conductores de seguridad en los vehículos.    Uber inauguró su primer servicio de robotaxis fuera de Estados Unidos en colaboración con WeRide, una empresa emergente con sede en Guangzhou, China. El servicio, que ya está disponible …

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