Uber Technologies, Inc., the largest mobility and delivery platform in the world, and WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, on Tuesday announced a major extension of their previously announced partnership, adding 15 more cities worldwide over the next five years.
With both businesses setting the standard for supplying cutting-edge technology, this strengthened collaboration expedites WeRide and Uber’s common objective of bringing autonomous mobility to the world.
The companies have pledged to extend their autonomous vehicle partnership to multiple new cities annually, all outside of the US and China, after a successful launch in Abu Dhabi and soon Dubai. WeRide’s Robotaxi services will be accessible in these cities via the Uber app, with Uber handling fleet management.
WeRide’s CEO and Uber’s CEO express their enthusiasm about the partnership
“We are excited to take our partnership with Uber to new heights. Expanding into new cities across multiple continents reflects both companies’ confidence in our technology and our shared commitment to innovative, sustainable transportation solutions,” said Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide. “This expansion aligns with WeRide’s ambitious strategy for global growth – to make autonomous driving solutions more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.”
“Today’s announcement – one of the biggest partnerships of its kind ever announced – is a significant milestone towards realising the promise of autonomous mobility in more places around the world,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “By leveraging Uber’s global scale, operational expertise, and leading marketplace technology, we are thrilled to partner with cutting-edge AV companies like WeRide to help them commercialise their vehicles and bring the benefits of autonomy to more riders.”
About WeRide
WeRide, the first publicly traded robotaxi company, is a pioneer and a global leader in the autonomous driving space. The company has driverless permits in China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, France, and the United States, and it operates in more than 30 cities in ten countries. With the help of the intelligent, flexible, affordable, and incredibly flexible WeRide One platform, WeRide offers autonomous driving services and products that cater to a wide range of urban use cases in the areas of mobility, logistics, and sanitation. Fortune Magazine’s 2024 “The Future 50” list included WeRide.
About Uber
Uber is a tech company that wants to improve the way people move around the world. They are able to create and manage multifaceted platforms that connect independent ride service providers with consumers in need of rides, as well as with other modes of transportation like bikes, scooters, and public transportation, thanks to their technology.
Additionally, they link customers with independent delivery service providers and restaurants, grocers, and other merchants so that they can buy and sell food, groceries, and other goods. Also, Uber links freight carriers and shippers. In more than 10,000 cities and 70 countries worldwide, their technology facilitates communication and mobility.
Along with helping riders find a way to move from one location to another, they’re also assisting people in placing quick and economical food orders, removing obstacles to healthcare, developing new freight-booking solutions, assisting businesses in offering a smooth travel experience for their employees, and constantly supporting the income of couriers and drivers.