Uber launches Dallas robotaxi service with Avride and expands to Abu Dhabi via WeRide

Overview

Uber Technologies launched a new robotaxi service in Dallas, deploying a fleet of autonomous vehicles developed by Avride. Avride is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nebius Group N.V. NBIS.

Affiliations

Nebius is based in the Netherlands and builds AI-first infrastructure. Avride develops and operates autonomous cars and delivery robots.

Service details

Dallas riders who request UberX, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric may be paired with an all-electric Avride robotaxi at no extra charge. The app will notify the rider when an AV is available, and the rider can choose to take the AV trip or switch to a standard ride. The service will initially cover a nine-square-mile area of Dallas spanning Downtown, Uptown, Turtle Creek and Deep Ellum, with plans to broaden the operating zone over time.

US robotaxi network

In the United States, Uber already provides robotaxi access in Austin, Phoenix and Atlanta via Waymo. Waymo is Alphabet's autonomous vehicle arm, and it operates commercially in several cities across the United States.

Abu Dhabi expansion

Uber, together with WeRide, launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The rollout is the first commercial driverless robotaxi offering in the Middle East.

Abu Dhabi continuation

Following the Abu Dhabi launch, customers requesting UberX or Uber Comfort may be assigned a WeRide autonomous vehicle. WeRide is a Chinese autonomous vehicle company.

Outcomes and outlook

Driverless supply can reduce long-term trip costs. It can improve reliability during peak demand and offer a repeatable model for integrating more AV partners in new cities, expanding Uber’s reach.

Conclusion

The Dallas and Abu Dhabi launches are steps toward turning robotaxis from a futuristic concept into a global transportation reality. This deployment in Dallas demonstrates the expansion of Uber’s robotaxi program alongside its international partner network.