Weekly Update: Uber Launches Robotaxi Service in Middle East, Dallas

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles:

🌍 Uber, WeRide launch Middle East’s first fully driverless Robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. WeRide and Uber plan to scale their joint autonomous vehicle fleet to several thousand vehicles over the next few years.”

🤞 Waymo Car Service in Oakland and Berkeley Approved by DMV. “One more state regulator still needs to give the green light before robo-cars hit East Bay roads.”

🚍 Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics Select Innoviz Technologies as Lidar Partner. “Innoviz Technologies INVZ 0.00%↑ has announced that Daimler Truck and subsidiary Torc Robotics have selected the company as its short-range lidar supplier for series production SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks.”

🚘 Uber Launches Robotaxi Service In Dallas With Waymo Rival Avride.

⚡ Nvidia Drops First Open AI Model for Self-Driving Cars.

🚛 DMV Opens 15-Day Public Comment Period on Autonomous Heavy- And Light-Duty Vehicles. “The California DMV has released revised proposed regulations that would allow truck manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles. The 15-day public comment period begins today and ends Thursday, December 18, 2025.”

🚗 Element To Acquire Car IQ. “Car IQ, a San Francisco–based technology company and pioneer in connected vehicle payments.”