Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5M, to Deploy 1,200 Robotaxis in Middle East
A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after finding the ride-hailing company liable for a 2019 sexual assault by a driver. Uber and autonomous-driving firm WeRide will deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh by 2027 under a new strategic partnership.
1. Jury Verdict Imposes $8.5M Liability
A U.S. jury found Uber liable in a lawsuit filed by a woman who was sexually assaulted by one of its drivers when she was 19. The court ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in damages, marking a notable legal setback for the company’s risk management and safety reputation.
2. Strategic Expansion with WeRide
Uber and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 autonomous Robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh. The deployment is part of Uber’s strategy to expand its autonomous vehicle operations and is expected to be completed by 2027, enhancing its presence in the Middle East market.