Uber-Backed WeRide Deploys Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Dubai
Uber now holds approximately 5.82% of WeRide’s Class A ordinary shares, making it a significant shareholder with more than a 5% stake.
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Uber now holds approximately 5.82% of WeRide’s Class A ordinary shares, making it a significant shareholder with more than a 5% stake.
Robotaxi revenue reached $7.0 million in Q4 and $20.6 million for the full year.
Hesai has now secured over 160 production nominations from more than 40 automakers, covering all of China’s top ten brands by sales.
WeRide’s global Robotaxi fleet reached 1,023 vehicles as of January 2026. With 2,000 new units planned, the company’s operational fleet could exceed 2,600 vehicles this year.
WeRide expects to deploy hundreds of thousands of Robotaxis globally by 2030.
Uber and Lyft will start a pilot program using Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in the UK in 2026.
Momenta and Grab will explore introducing Momenta’s autonomous driving technology into Southeast Asian markets.
In Han’s view, models that still rely on safety drivers or use remote fallback systems, or those that simply rebrand L2++ as Robotaxis, cannot be considered “true L4.”
WeRide aims for fully driverless Robotaxi operations in Dubai starting early 2026.
As of the end of October, WeRide operates around 750 Robotaxis and plans to expand its fleet to 2,000–3,000 units by the end of 2026.