Group 1 - Uber will begin offering fully autonomous ride-hailing services in select areas of Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone since the introduction of drivered services nearly a year ago [1] - Passengers using the Uber app can select the new "autonomous driving" ride type, which is priced similarly to Uber Comfort, increasing their chances of being matched with a self-driving vehicle [1] - The current service area includes a 30-square-mile region where rides from Abu Dhabi airport and other routes will still have safety drivers [1] Group 2 - Uber sold its autonomous driving division in 2020 but has since formed over 20 partnerships to expand autonomous ride-hailing services globally, investing hundreds of millions in companies like WeRide [2] - The company has indicated that these investments may take years to yield returns due to the current scale of autonomous vehicles being far from the number of traditional taxis and ride-hailing vehicles in operation [2] - WeRide reported a net loss of 307 million RMB (approximately 43 million USD) in Q3, a reduction from a loss of 1.04 billion RMB in the same period last year, and has obtained autonomous driving permits in eight countries [2]