Uber Technologies Inc. plans to introduce autonomous vehicles in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2025, following a memorandum of understanding signed with the Kingdom’s Transport General Authority (TGA) during the Saudi–US Investment Forum in Riyadh.
The pilot program will initially deploy self-driving cars on Uber’s platform with onboard safety operators to monitor performance and ensure safety during early operations.
This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy and modernise infrastructure through technological innovation.
Uber’s move into autonomous vehicles in Saudi Arabia coincides with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s announcement of intentions to bring Tesla’s robotaxis to the Kingdom, pending regulatory approval.
Saudi Arabia has been actively developing regulations to support autonomous vehicle integration, positioning itself as a regional hub for innovative mobility solutions.
Uber operates in 20 cities across Saudi Arabia, with over 140,000 Saudi drivers and more than 4 million active riders.
