Uber Raises WeRide Stake to 5.82% and Leads 57.5% Asia-Pacific Trips
Uber increased its stake in WeRide to 5.82%, valued at $400 million, and began charging for fully driverless robotaxi rides in Dubai commercial and industrial zones like Silicon Oasis and Jabal Ali. Asia-Pacific represented 57.5% of 13 billion ride-hailing trips in H1 2025, with Uber capturing 75% of China’s market.
1. Boosting WeRide Investment and Driverless Robotaxi Launch
Uber increased its equity stake in WeRide to 5.82%, valued at around $400 million, and commenced revenue-generating, fully driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai’s commercial districts including Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park Second and Jabal Ali Industrial First. The service, operated by local mobility provider Tawasul, now covers suburban areas and Al Hamriya Port after the Roads and Transport Authority granted a driverless trial permit.
2. Asia-Pacific Ride-Hailing Market Leadership
Asia-Pacific accounted for 57.5% of the 13 billion ride-hailing trips in H1 2025, driven by rapid urbanization and digital adoption. Uber secured 75% share of China’s market while Latin America overtook Europe as the third-largest region; in Southeast Asia, Grab and Gojek control 89% of Indonesia’s trips, and Vietnam’s Grab faces competition from GreenSM’s electric fleet strategy.