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The partnership supports the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030 goals to accelerate innovation, mobility safety, and smart city transformation.
\n8 December, 2025 \u2013 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \u2013 inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, and Ai Driver, a Saudi technology company focused on autonomous mobility and the national official dealer of WeRide, a leading global autonomous driving company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the supervision of the Transport General Authority (TGA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
\nThe MOU marks a signi\ufb01cant step toward deploying autonomous ride-hailing services in the Kingdom, beginning with Riyadh and later expanding to Jeddah.
\nThe collaboration aims to introduce a pilot program of autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating under inDrive\u2019s platform, supported by WeRide\u2019s AI-driving technology. The project will be jointly supervised by the TGA, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and local capacity building.
\nThe partnership will include vehicle deployment, safety of\ufb01cer training, and data integration between both companies. The manufacturing, shipment, and customs clearance will begin immediately after signing, with the target launch in H1 2026. The initiative directly supports Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 to enable smart mobility, reduce emissions, and foster advanced transport infrastructure.
\nHighlighting the significance of the collaboration, Yury Misnik, Chief Technology Officer at inDrive, said the agreement marks a major step in the company\u2019s long-term innovation strategy. \u201cBy combining Ai Driver\u2019s local operations and service capabilities in autonomous mobility and WeRide\u2019s leading autonomous driving capabilities with inDrive\u2019s global platform and local expertise, we aim to bring safer, smarter, and more accessible mobility options to communities in Saudi Arabia,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Echoing this ambition, Louis Chu, VP at Ai Driver, emphasized the partnership\u2019s role in accelerating next-generation mobility solutions. \u201cWe are proud to partner with inDrive and the TGA to pioneer autonomous mobility in the Kingdom. Together, we will support Vision 2030\u2019s technology and sustainability ambitions,\u201d he added.
\nThis partnership signals a decisive move toward scalable autonomous transport in the region. It also reinforces the commitment of all stakeholders to shaping a safer, cleaner, and more connected future for\u00a0Saudi\u00a0Arabia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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