Uber to launch self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia this year
Get ready for a ride straight from the future…
Ride-hailing apps in Riyadh have to be some of the most popular apps in Saudi Arabia, especially Uber, and before the year is out, the app will be launching a new service. Read on to find out more about the self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia by Uber.
#SaudiTGA signed a memorandum of understanding with @Uber to establish a framework for strategic cooperation to enable the operation of autonomous vehicles in the Kingdom. First autonomous vehicles expected to launch on the Uber platform with onboard safety operators in 2025. pic.twitter.com/QObTiJN1HK
— الهيئة العامة للنقل | TGA (@Saudi_TGA) May 13, 2025
According to Saudi Gazette, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced on Tuesday (May 13) that the company plans to launch self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia this year.
Khosrowshahi noted the Kingdom is actually one of the app’s fastest-growing markets, with over 140,000 Saudi drivers and more than four million active riders. At the moment, the app is available in 20 cities across the Kingdom, experiencing growth of more than 70 per cent.
Khosrowshahi emphasised the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles, describing them as a safer alternative to human drivers, capable of continuous learning through data and experience. Uber is currently collaborating with 18 autonomous vehicle partners worldwide.
The app also recently launched the Uber RPT link service. The service provides access to public transport stations, where it will provide ride solutions for the first and last miles.
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