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's robotaxis are already available on the Uber app in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai set to follow.

WeRide

• Uber is teaming up with Chinese firm WeRide to bring its robotaxis to 15 new cities.
• CEO Tony Han told BI the deal would help WeRide scale and solve the very hardest robotaxi problems.
• Don't expect to see WeRide's robotaxis in the US, however; Han said the company is focusing on Europe and the Middle East.

Chinese firm WeRide is the latest piece of Uber's robotaxi puzzle.