Uber Shares Rise 0.61% on 52nd-Ranked $1.47B Volume Amid Abu Dhabi Autonomous Expansion Surge

Uber (UBER) closed July 30, 2025, with a 0.61% gain, trading on a daily volume of $1.47 billion—ranking 52nd in market activity. The stock’s performance coincided with the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, a strategic move to scale operations in high-demand urban areas. The collaboration with local partners now covers key regions including Al Reem, Al Maryah, Yas, and Saadiyat Islands, doubling projected ride volumes and demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing self-driving technology in complex environments.

The initiative marks a significant fleet expansion, with the Robotaxi network tripling in size since December 2024. By leveraging WeRide’s purpose-built autonomous vehicles, Uber aims to enhance operational efficiency through increased daily trip capacity. The integration of driverless testing phases and plans to extend services to Khalifa City and downtown Abu Dhabi later this year further signal long-term growth potential in the Middle East. Analysts note that the alignment with Abu Dhabi’s smart mobility vision could strengthen Uber’s position in emerging autonomous transport markets.

Uber’s partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) underscores regulatory support for innovation in sustainable urban mobility. With public access to fully driverless services anticipated in the coming months, the company is positioning itself to lead adoption of autonomous vehicles in 2025. The expansion also highlights Uber’s strategic focus on high-density regions, where its technology faces rigorous real-world testing, potentially accelerating global scalability.

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