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Uber has partnered with WeRide and Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to launch self-driving vehicles, aiming for 25% of all trips in the city to be autonomous by 2030. WeRide, which received a national license for self-driving vehicles in July 2023, will initiate pilot programs in Dubai, focusing on safety and regulatory compliance. Details on the pilot's timeline and rollout will be revealed in the coming months.
WeRide has launched its autonomous streetsweepers, the Robosweeper S6 and S1, in Singapore, marking the country's first commercialized autonomous sanitation project. This initiative, developed in partnership with Chye Thiam Maintenance, showcases WeRide's rapid execution and commitment to sustainable urban living through fully electric vehicles that enhance sanitation efficiency. Following its recent IPO, WeRide continues to expand its autonomous services, including plans for a Robobus service in France and partnerships with Uber in the UAE.
Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking the first deployment of autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform outside the U.S. and the largest commercial robotaxi service outside the U.S. and China. Initially, human safety operators will monitor the vehicles, with plans to remove them by 2025. The partnership emphasizes passenger and pedestrian safety, leveraging WeRide's extensive operational experience in autonomous driving.
Uber has partnered with China's WeRide to launch a robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, starting with human drivers in the vehicles for safety. The service will operate between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, with plans for fully driverless rides by 2025. WeRide, a Nasdaq-listed company, is also involved in autonomous vehicle testing in multiple global locations.
Uber Technologies Inc. has launched its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, partnering with WeRide Inc. Riders can request robotaxis at UberX or Uber Comfort rates in key tourist areas, including Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, with plans for future expansion.
WeRide Inc., a Chinese self-driving automotive company, saw its American depositary shares rise 21% to $18.80 after its initial public offering, which raised $440.5 million. The IPO was priced at $15.50, the lower end of its range, and was upsized by 20% to secure $120 million.
WeRide Inc., a Chinese self-driving automotive company, has successfully raised $440.5 million through its US initial public offering and a concurrent private placement. The IPO, which was delayed twice, priced its American depositary shares at $15.50 each, the lower end of its expected range, but increased the offering size by 20% to secure a total of $120 million.
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