WeRide (WRD) said Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber Technologies (UBER) and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to roll out pilot phases of autonomous vehicles later in 2025 through the Uber application in Dubai.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

In the first phase, the vehicles will operate with a safety driver with full autonomous services to be launched next year, the company said.

The field preparations for the pilot phase are already underway, led by WeRide and Uber, the autonomous driving technology company said.

WeRide's stock was up 4% in recent Monday premarket activity, while Uber shares were 1.3% higher.