Uber and WeRide have launched the Middle East’s first fully driverless robotaxi service on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, deploying autonomous WeRide GXR vehicles for UberX and Uber Comfort rides in a 12-square-mile area.Uber manages fleet operations jointly with Tawasul Transport, while WeRide oversees vehicle testing, and passengers access support via the Uber app and an in-vehicle tablet.WeRide and Uber plan rapid citywide expansion, and trials with AiDrive are underway in Riyadh, while similar robotaxi services by Uber and others operate in the US and China.