Ride-hailing firms WeRide (WRD) and Uber (UBER) have officially launched fully driverless Robotaxis in Dubai. Importantly, these are Level 4 vehicles, which means that they operate without a driver on board. Furthermore, riders can now actually pay to use them for trips. More specifically, riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi through the “Autonomous” option on the Uber app, with initial routes covering popular coastal districts like Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim.
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The rollout follows a supervised trial that started in December 2025. After getting approval from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority in early 2026, the companies are now expanding into more locations. These include busy commercial zones like Dubai Silicon Oasis and Jabal Ali Industrial First, suburban areas such as Nad Al Sheba and Ras Al Khor, and even major trade hubs like Al Hamriya Port. Notably, this launch is part of Dubai’s plan to have 25% of all journeys be autonomous by 2030.
This launch also shows how closely WeRide and Uber are working together. In fact, Uber recently revealed that it owns about 5.8% of WeRide, which highlights just how confident Uber is in the company’s technology and long-term potential. In addition, both companies plan to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, with more than 200 already operating in the region today. WeRide has also said its Robotaxi business in the Middle East has been profitable since 2025.
Which Transportation Stock Is the Better Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, out of the two stocks mentioned above, analysts think that WRD stock has more room to run than UBER. In fact, WRD’s price target of $14 per share implies 74.1% upside versus UBER’s 47.9%.
