Mercedes-Benz Partners with Momenta to Launch Level 4 Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Mercedes-Benz is entering the autonomous vehicle race through a strategic collaboration with China's Momenta, deploying Level 4 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi under Lumo Mobility. The initiative marks the German automaker's first MOVE into fully driverless ride-hailing services, leveraging its next-generation S-Class vehicles and proprietary MB.OS software platform.

Abu Dhabi has emerged as a regional pioneer in autonomous mobility, becoming the first MENA city to permit fully driverless operations. The partnership provides Mercedes with critical real-world data to refine its autonomous technology ahead of global expansion. Meanwhile, Momenta gains a high-profile deployment for its self-driving systems in a carefully regulated environment.

The project signals growing institutional confidence in Level 4 automation, where vehicles operate without human intervention in defined conditions. Mercedes plans to commence testing with its 2026 S-Class lineup, positioning the luxury sedan as a technological flagship. Abu Dhabi's approval creates a blueprint for other Middle Eastern markets considering autonomous vehicle integration.