WeRide and Uber Target Zurich Robotaxi Launch as European Expansion Accelerates
Key takeaways
- The service is expected to launch during 2026, pending approval from Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).
- WeRide secured a driverless operations permit from FEDRO in November, allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads in Zurich’s Furttal area.
- The companies intend to expand the fleet gradually as operational targets are achieved, with plans to ultimately introduce fully driverless commercial services across key urban locations.
We Ride and Uber Target Zurich Robotaxi Launch as European Expansion Accelerates Fiona Craig Wed, June 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM GMT+7 2 min read WRD UBER uber passenger NEW SIZE ©Adobe Stock Images We Ride (NASDAQ:WRD) and Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) plan to introduce commercial robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region later this year, extending their autonomous mobility partnership in Europe following a recent deployment announcement in Madrid.
The service is expected to launch during 2026, pending approval from Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Customers will be able to book rides through the Uber app, while local mobility and logistics specialist Rydera will oversee daily fleet operations under WeRide’s asset-light business model.
WeRide secured a driverless operations permit from FEDRO in November, allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads in Zurich’s Furttal area.