WeRide and Uber announce a commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, marking a new step in their partnership in Europe. The companies say the project will operate in Madrid’s region and is intended to be Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot. Riders can book trips through the Uber app, and the partners expect service operations to begin later this year, with another report describing a scheduled launch in 2026. The initiative is supported by the regional government of Madrid, according to coverage of the announcement.
The reports also place the move within WeRide’s broader expansion plans. Madrid is described as the 12th city in WeRide’s global robotaxi network, and the collaboration is presented as the companies’ first in the European market. Overall, the announcement outlines where the service will run, how passengers will access it via Uber, and the timing and regulatory backing expected for the pilot.
