TechCrunch Industry News Uber and WeRide’s robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is officially driverless; plus, a bug in jury systems used by several US states exposed sensitive personal data
Nov 26, 2025
Uber and WeRide have launched a driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, eliminating the need for human safety operators. The podcast dives into how riders can access these robo-taxis through Uber's app and partnerships. In a shocking twist, a vulnerability in Tyler Technologies’ juror system exposed sensitive personal data of jurors, including names and addresses. The discussion highlights the implications of this data breach and Tyler’s response to the incident.
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How Riders Access Robo-Taxis
- The service started on Yas Island and will match UberX and Uber Comfort riders with WeRide RoboTaxis.
- Riders can choose an autonomous option in the Uber app to increase matching chances with a robo-taxi.
Driverless Robo-Taxis Reach Abu Dhabi
- WeRide and Uber launched the first fully driverless robo-taxi service outside the U.S. and China in Abu Dhabi.
- Uber plans autonomous deployments on its network in at least 10 cities by next year, signaling rapid global scaling.
Uber's Global AV Partnership Strategy
- Uber has formed partnerships with 20 autonomy firms across multiple regions to deploy varied self-driving applications.
- Those deals now produce commercial services beyond taxis, including delivery and trucking pilots.