WeRide, Uber and AVOMO Introduce Robotaxis to Madrid

• Initial joint expansion into Europe, with public rides anticipated later this year through the Uber application
• Collaborating with the Regional Government of Madrid

(SeaPRwire) –   MADRID, June 02, 2026 — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a leading global entity in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) have today revealed their strategy to initiate the inaugural commercial Robotaxi pilot in Spain within the Region of Madrid. This announcement signifies the firms’ debut joint venture into the European market.

Operations for the service are slated to commence later this year, working alongside the Regional Government of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid), and ride-hailing will be accessible through the Uber interface. The involved parties anticipate a gradual scaling of the fleet, which will initially feature trained vehicle operators. WeRide, AVOMO, and Uber are dedicated to incorporating hundreds of Robotaxis as critical performance targets are achieved, including the broadening of completely driverless commercial operations throughout central urban zones.

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This achievement expands upon the established history of WeRide and Uber in the Middle East, where commercial services for fully autonomous Robotaxis are currently active in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Riyadh is projected to join soon.

Illustration of WeRide and Uber’s Robotaxi GXR in Madrid

The deployment highlights WeRide’s asset-light operational approach, facilitating the commercialization of Robotaxis through trusted partners who provide fleet investment and platform assistance. In Madrid, the transport service will be executed with backing from AVOMO, a subsidiary of Moove Cars Group and Uber’s partner for autonomous vehicle fleet operations in the U.S. cities of Atlanta and Austin, utilizing WeRide’s self-driving technology.

The Region of Madrid stands out as one of Europe’s most promising markets for Robotaxis, driven by robust demand for mobility, a substantial urban population, and supportive regulations. Leveraging the WeRide One universal technology platform and the WeRide GENESIS general-purpose simulation platform, WeRide aims to effectively mirror the operational triumphs of its Middle East initiatives, allowing for a swifter introduction of secure and dependable Robotaxi services in Madrid.

This represents the fourth city among the 15 specified in the prior agreement between WeRide and Uber, with 11 additional cities targeted by 2030. Through this collaboration, the companies intend to place tens of thousands of Robotaxis on public roads to deliver safe and reliable autonomous transportation to passengers worldwide.

“Introducing driverless Robotaxis in Madrid, a rapidly expanding urban landscape in Europe, showcases our capability to function safely in intricate real-world scenarios. Spain serves as our fifth market entry in Europe and reinforces our status as a dependable Robotaxi operator throughout the continent. In conjunction with Uber, we are merging our autonomous driving technology with their mobility platform to expedite large-scale commercialization,” stated Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“Madrid signifies a crucial progression in our alliance with WeRide to provide autonomous transportation to a broader global population,” remarked Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber. “Given its distinct regulatory framework and robust local partnerships, Madrid is an ideal location to emerge as a premier European market for autonomous vehicles. We look forward to collaborating to define the future of autonomous mobility in Europe.”

“This introduction signifies a pivotal moment in AVOMO’s global growth, bolstering our standing as a worldwide autonomous mobility operator. Following nearly two years of intense cooperation with Uber in the United States, we are embarking on this subsequent phase with a forward-looking perspective and a deep dedication to establishing efficient, scalable operations in emerging regions,” commented Manuel Puga, CEO of Moove Cars Group.

About WeRide
WeRide stands as a premier global entity and a pioneer in the autonomous driving sector, holding the distinction of being the first publicly listed Robotaxi firm. Our autonomous fleet is operational in more than 40 cities spanning 12 nations. Additionally, we are the sole technology enterprise to have secured autonomous driving permits for our products across eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Driven by the intelligent, flexible, economical, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide delivers autonomous driving solutions ranging from L2 to L4, catering to transportation requirements in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation sectors. WeRide has been recognized on Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

About Uber
Uber’s objective is to generate opportunity via movement. Established in 2010 to address a straightforward challenge—how to secure a ride with a single button press—we have since facilitated over 72 billion trips. Today, we develop products that bridge the gap between people and their destinations. By transforming the movement of individuals, meals, and goods within urban centers, Uber serves as a platform that unlocks fresh possibilities globally.

About AVOMO
AVOMO serves as the autonomous vehicle operations arm of Moove Cars Group, focusing on the management and upkeep of self-driving fleets to facilitate secure, dependable, and expandable AV deployments. Presently, AVOMO oversees autonomous vehicle fleets in Austin and Atlanta, administering approximately 400 AVs supported by a staff of over 200 experts.

Media Contacts
WeRide: pr@weride.ai
Uber: press@uber.com

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