Uber and WeRide’s Dubai push shows robotaxis are scaling through local markets

Robotaxi deployment is not happening everywhere at once. It is moving through specific local markets.

What happened

Uber and WeRide ramped up robotaxi operations in Dubai.

Why it matters

Dubai is positioning itself as a testbed for advanced mobility, while Uber can provide demand and platform distribution.

The bigger picture

The autonomy market may scale through local partnerships, supportive regulation, and controlled operating zones before becoming truly global.