WeRide Just Launched Robotaxis In Abu Dhabi Covering Several Areas, So Hail Your Ride Now

Imagine this, you book a taxi and the moment it pulls up in front of your doorstep, you step in, and you see there is no driver. And then the car starts to move in the direction of the destinations you have put in the app. This experience sounds like something out of the future, doesn’t it? Well, it’s actually now a happening for real in Abu Dhabi! Well, we say this because WeRide, which is an autonomous vehicle pioneer, has finally launched its fully driverless robotaxi in Abu Dhabi.

WeRide Launches Robotaxi In Abu Dhabi

We’re launching fully driverless #Robotaxi trial operations in Abu Dhabi — a first in the Middle East. 🇦🇪🚖 Starting this quarter, our Robotaxis will operate on public roads without a safety driver.

📍 We’re also expanding coverage to Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, in addition… pic.twitter.com/HAx9DaDZ8m

— WeRide.ai (@WeRide_ai) May 16, 2025

WeRide took to X to announce that it has launched fully driverless taxi operations in Abu Dhabi, a first in the region. Yes, the UAE capital has become home to a commercial fleet of taxis that features no driver onboard. So, now you can basically hop onto a WeRide Robotaxi, and this service extends to the Al Maryah Island and Reem Island as well. In fact, right now, the trial operations are underway in Abu Dhabi, and from this quarter onwards, their taxis will operate on public roads without a safety driver.

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The Service Is Available In Other Areas Of Abu Dhabi

At this point, it’s worth noting these zones have expanded the company’s driverless empire. This driverless taxi service already covers Yas Island, connects to the Zayed International Airport, and Saadiyat Island. This comes after WeRide was granted the country’s first national self-driving vehicle license in 2023. In fact, in December 2024, this company even teamed up with Uber in order to launch the region’s largest robotaxi service.

So, basically, this taxi solution is perfect for people who like to drive to their destination in a comfortable silence. With no polite small talk to make with anyone, you can reflect on your thoughts or plan for that important board meeting on your way. Additionally, the company announced that they are also expanding commercial services to other areas and this showcases their technological maturity. Thereby, moving them closer to the  mass commercialisation of driverless taxis.

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