WeRide secures robotaxi trial permit in Dubai

WeRide (WRD) secured a self-driving vehicle trial permit from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority earlier this month to conduct Robotaxi trials in the city. WeRide’s initial Robotaxi GXR trial service will cover core areas including Jumeirah’s key commercial districts and the residential communities of Za’abeel First, Al Manara, Umm Suqeim, and Al Safa. Future operations will extend to Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai International Airport, and additional downtown areas. The rollout will start with 50 Robotaxi GXRs in Dubai, with plans to expand the Middle East fleet to 1,000 vehicles and ultimately deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030. With this permit, Dubai becomes the 11th city worldwide and the second in the UAE to deploy WeRide Robotaxis.