StocksMedium•30 March 2026•
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Uber Discloses 5.82% Stake in Robotaxi Firm WeRide Following Strategic Investment
Key Facts
1Uber revealed it holds a 5.82% passive stake in the robotaxi firm WeRide (WRD).
2The disclosure follows a $100 million investment made by Uber in May 2025.
3The partnership aims to deploy robotaxis in more cities and expand international operations.
Uber Technologies has officially disclosed a 5.82% passive stake in the autonomous driving startup WeRide (WRD). This disclosure formalizes a strategic investment of $100 million previously made by the ride-hailing giant in May 2025. The partnership is designed to accelerate the deployment of robotaxis across international markets and expand urban operations. Following the announcement, WeRide's stock experienced a significant surge as investor confidence in the company's technology grew. This move underscores Uber's broader strategy to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into its global platform. The collaboration highlights the increasing consolidation and strategic alliances within the competitive autonomous driving sector.