inDrive and AI Driver sign MOU to advance autonomous vehicle deployment in Saudi Arabia under the supervision of Transport General Authority (TGA)
The partnership supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to accelerate innovation, mobility safety, and smart city transformation.
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, and Ai Driver, a Saudi technology company focused on autonomous mobility and the national official dealer of WeRide, a leading global autonomous driving company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the supervision of the Transport General Authority (TGA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The MOU marks a significant step toward deploying autonomous ride-hailing services in the Kingdom, beginning with Riyadh and later expanding to Jeddah.
The collaboration aims to introduce a pilot program of autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating under inDrive’s platform, supported by WeRide’s AI-driving technology. The project will be jointly supervised by the TGA, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and local capacity building.
The partnership will include vehicle deployment, safety officer training, and data integration between both companies. The manufacturing, shipment, and customs clearance will begin immediately after signing, with the target launch in H1 2026. The initiative directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to enable smart mobility, reduce emissions, and foster advanced transport infrastructure.
Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Yury Misnik, Chief Technology Officer at inDrive, said the agreement marks a major step in the company’s long-term innovation strategy. “By combining Ai Driver’s local operations and service capabilities in autonomous mobility and WeRide’s leading autonomous driving capabilities with inDrive’s global platform and local expertise, we aim to bring safer, smarter, and more accessible mobility options to communities in Saudi Arabia,” he noted.
Echoing this ambition, Louis Chu, VP at Ai Driver, emphasized the partnership’s role in accelerating next-generation mobility solutions. “We are proud to partner with inDrive and the TGA to pioneer autonomous mobility in the Kingdom. Together, we will support Vision 2030’s technology and sustainability ambitions,” he added.
This partnership signals a decisive move toward scalable autonomous transport in the region. It also reinforces the commitment of all stakeholders to shaping a safer, cleaner, and more connected future for Saudi Arabia.
