Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-15 11:25Group 1 - The core announcement is the launch of Robotaxi services by WeRide in Dubai through the Uber App, covering popular tourist areas like Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with plans for fully autonomous operations by early 2026 [2][3] - The initiative aligns with the UAE's strategic goal of achieving 25% automation in transportation by 2030, marking a significant step in the commercialization of autonomous driving [2][3] - The local operator Tawasul is responsible for fleet management, emphasizing the integration of technology with local operations [2] Group 2 - Dubai's shared mobility market is rapidly growing, with public transport and ride-sharing services projected to reach 153 million trips in 2024, and ride-hailing users increasing by 28% year-on-year [3] - WeRide's CFO stated that the progress in Dubai is attributed to their globally validated autonomous driving technology, with plans to deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030 [3] - Uber's global head of autonomous driving highlighted the company's role in accelerating the adoption of autonomous vehicles through its extensive platform [3] Group 3 - The launch in Dubai complements WeRide's existing fully autonomous Robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the UAE's leading position in the autonomous driving sector [5] - The UAE continues to strengthen its global leadership in autonomous driving through federal licensing and city-level support [5] - The integration of Dubai into WeRide's global operations network is expected to enhance the smart mobility ecosystem in the Middle East [5]