WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO to Launch Robotaxi Service in Madrid Later This Year
WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO are partnering to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Madrid, with public operations expected later this year via the Uber app.
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What Happened
WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO announced a partnership to launch a robotaxi service in Madrid, Spain. The service, which will use WeRide's autonomous vehicles and be accessible through the Uber app, is expected to begin public operations later this year. The rollout is supported by the Madrid Regional Government, establishing a regulatory framework for autonomous mobility.
“Launching driverless Robotaxis in Madrid is a step forward in making autonomous mobility accessible to more people. We are grateful to the Madrid Regional Government, Uber, and AVOMO for their partnership.”
“Madrid represents an important next step in our partnership with WeRide to bring autonomous mobility to more people around the world. With a clear regulatory path and strong local partners, we're excited to expand to Madrid.”
“This launch will mark an important milestone in AVOMO's international expansion which further strengthens our position as a global autonomous mobility operator. After nearly two years of close collaboration with WeRide, AVOMO is thrilled to be part of this revolutionary project in Madrid.”
Why this matters
This marks the first joint market entry in Europe for WeRide and Uber's robotaxi partnership, with regulatory support from the Madrid Regional Government.
Terms in This Story
- Robotaxi
- A fully autonomous taxi that operates without a human driver.
- Autonomous vehicle (AV)
- A vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human input.
- Asset-light operating strategy
- A business model where a company uses partners to own assets (e.g., vehicles) to reduce capital investment.
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