WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced plans to launch commercial Robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region, marking their second joint deployment in Europe within weeks of announcing Madrid.
Operations are expected to begin later this year in collaboration with Switzerland’sFederal Roads Office (FEDRO). Rides will be available via the Uber app during launch, subject to regulatory approval.
Switzerland combines one of Europe’s most advanced regulatory environments for autonomous driving with a high-value ride-hailing market – creating strong underlying unit economics for Robotaxi services. The WeRide-Uber fleet will scale progressively and in coordination with the authorities as performance milestones are met, including the transition to fully driverless commercial services in core urban areas.
The deployment reflects WeRide’s asset-light operating strategy, leveraging established partners providing fleet investment and platform support to achieve scaled Robotaxi commercialization. In Zurich, Rydera, a local mobility and logistics operator, will manage day-to-day fleet operations.
This marks WeRide and Uber’s latest step in scaling proven deployments to new markets. Since December 2024, the partners have launched Robotaxi services across the Middle East, with fully driverless Robotaxi commercial services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and public operations in Riyadh, providing a tested blueprint for expansion into Europe.
WRD faded 0.3 cents to $6.30, while those for UBER dripped six cents to $73.19.
