Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia is set to launch autonomous vehicle services through Uber before the end of 2025, following a strategic partnership agreement between the Transport General Authority (TGA) and Uber Technologies.

The deal was signed under the patronage of Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and TGA Chairman, during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh.

The agreement was formalized by  Rumaih Al-Rumaih, TGA acting president and Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber CEO . The initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030, aiming to introduce cutting-edge mobility solutions across the country.

As part of the first phase, autonomous vehicles will operate with onboard drivers to ensure safety. The TGA and Uber will work alongside technology partners to expand access to these services through Uber’s platform, paving the way for a smarter, more connected transport system.

 Al-Rumaih highlighted the partnership as a key step in fostering innovation and building a regulatory framework that prioritizes safety and quality. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to high safety standards as Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure and embrace next-generation mobility.

Speaking at the Forum in Riyadh, Khosrowshahi stated that autonomous driving technology plays a central role in improving road safety and reducing operational costs, and developments that would enhance both user experience and service efficiency.

He also emphasized that Uber’s success in Saudi Arabia is closely tied to the advancement of the country’s public transport infrastructure. Khosrowshahi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s vision for a modern, sustainable mobility ecosystem in line with Vision 2030.