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WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.
- WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring its robotaxis to 15 new cities, with the CEO Tony Han emphasizing that the deal will help make the vehicles safer than human drivers.
- WeRide's robotaxis are already operational in Abu Dhabi through the Uber app, and Dubai is expected to follow suit.
- The partnership aims to address challenging robotaxi problems and focuses on Europe and the Middle East rather than the US market.
- WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, has joined Uber's robotaxi network, expanding its reach outside the US and China.
- The collaboration will accelerate WeRide's autonomous vehicle development by leveraging Uber's scale and experience in ride-hailing services.
- WeRide's CEO mentioned their successful track record in robotaxi operations with no accidents recorded in over 2,000 days.
- The expanded partnership includes an additional $100 million investment from Uber into WeRide, indicating a commitment to further development.
- WeRide plans to gradually introduce robotaxi services in multiple cities in Europe and the Middle East over the next five years, building on the successful launch in Abu Dhabi.
- CEO Han highlighted China's advantages in EV innovation and complex road environments that contribute to WeRide's robust algorithm development.
- Despite the challenges in the US market due to restrictions on Chinese vehicle software, WeRide remains focused on expanding in the Middle East and Europe.
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