09:19 AM EDT, 06/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- WeRide ( WRD ) said Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber Technologies ( UBER ) and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to roll out pilot phases of autonomous vehicles later in 2025 through the Uber ( UBER ) application in Dubai.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

In the first phase, the vehicles will operate with a safety driver with full autonomous services to be launched next year, the company said.

The field preparations for the pilot phase are already underway, led by WeRide ( WRD ) and Uber ( UBER ), the autonomous driving technology company said.

WeRide's ( WRD ) stock was up 4% in recent Monday premarket activity, while Uber ( UBER ) shares were 1.3% higher.