Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Tired of the frustration from constantly having to push down the brake pedal in Riyadh’s legendary traffic?
You are in luck because the AI Drive has rolled out the first phase of self-driving cars in Saudi called Robotaxi.
That’s right, automated cars are no longer a thing from sci-fi pop culture. You can now experience the rest and relaxation of being the passenger princess in your own car.
Inaugurated by the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and the Transport General Authority on Wednesday, July 23, the cars will be powered by WeRide.
So, buckle in and enjoy the smoothest ride of your life. Here is everything to know about the futuristic service.
Self-driving cars in Saudi 2025
🇸🇦🚖 WeRide has launched the first and only Robotaxi pilot in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with @Saudi_TGA, @Uber, and @AiDriver_ksa! The pilot is live in Riyadh, covering King Khalid International Airport and several key core areas in Riyadh, including major highways and… pic.twitter.com/SfdwnXSaE5
— WeRide.ai (@WeRide_ai) July 23, 2025
Self-driving cars have officially hit the streets of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia just kicked off the pilot phase of its autonomous vehicle program, rolling out in seven areas around the capital with 13 pickup and drop-off points. It’s a major leap toward smart, AI-powered transport, and it’s not going solo.
The project is backed by heavyweights like the Ministry of Interior, SDAIA, the Geospatial Authority, and tech partners like AiDriver, WeRide, and Uber. With safety officers keeping a close eye on things over the next 12 months, Riyadh’s roads are getting a futuristic upgrade.
Self-driving cars in Saudi locations
According to local English-language newspaper the Saudi Gazette, there will be six areas around the capital where these cars will operate.
- King Khalid International Airport Terminals 2
- King Khalid International Airport Terminal 5
- Roshn Business Front
- Princess Nourah University
- The North Train Station
- The Transport General Authority’s headquarters.
Self-driving cars in Saudi date
The cars were launched on Wednesday, July 23 and have started operating already.
Getting around Riyadh
Not only is Uber helping out with Ride AI’s self-driving cars initiative, it has also announced the female Uber driver program for women Uber users. Do not want to deal with traffic at all? The Riyadh Metro is running on colorful veins across the city to make everything easier for you.
Across Riyadh, @weride.ai.
