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00:02Uber launched fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday through a partnership with
00:06WeRide, marking the Middle East's first driverless RobiTaxi service, according to CNBC.
00:12Riders can book WeRide Robotaxis when selecting UberX or UberComfort in designated areas of
00:18Yass Island. The rollout builds on Uber and WeRide's autonomous ride pilots in Abu Dhabi
00:23and Riyadh over the past year, and follows Uber's expansion of RobiTaxi services in Austin,
00:29Atlanta, and Phoenix. Uber plans to bring WeRide Robotaxis to 15 additional cities over the next
00:35five years, including locations in Europe. Uber has not disclosed how RobiTaxi revenue is shared
00:40with partners, while competitors such as Lyft are also expanding RobiTaxi offerings.
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