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Robotaxi Expansion: Uber, WeRide, and Didi Enter UAE Market

4/15/2026

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Uber and WeRide will launch a robotaxi in Abu Dhabi.
Three Chinese robotaxi companies, including Didi, are expanding in the Middle East amid the Iran war.
Didi plans overseas robotaxi tests in the UAE later this year, announced by co-founder Zhang Bo.
WeRide has launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Dubai.
Pony.ai seeks commercial operations in Dubai, with Pony.ai's CEO saying the war has not affected licensing application.

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Story summary

Uber and WeRide will launch a robotaxi in Abu Dhabi.
Three Chinese robotaxi companies, including Didi, are expanding in the Middle East amid the Iran war.
Didi plans overseas robotaxi tests in the UAE later this year, announced by co-founder Zhang Bo.
WeRide has launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Dubai.
Pony.ai seeks commercial operations in Dubai, with Pony.ai's CEO saying the war has not affected licensing application.