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WeRide Obtains Permit for Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
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WeRide Obtains Permit for Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Nov 17, 2025 5:40 AM

08:10 AM EST, 11/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- WeRide ( WRD ) said Monday it was granted a permit to conduct fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Commercial operations will begin on the Uber ( UBER ) and TXAI platforms, with more details to be released soon, WeRide ( WRD ) said.

The latest permit obtained by WeRide ( WRD ) removes the requirement for an in-vehicle safety officer and enables its robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi to attain financial breakeven on unit economics, the company said.

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