Abu dhabi: A UAE National Taxi company specialising in autonomous mobility, Lumo, announced the launch of a premium autonomous robotaxi fleet for Abu Dhabi in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Momenta, a world pioneer in autonomous driving AI. Powered by Momenta’s L4 autonomous driving system and built on the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, this collaboration introduces the industry’s first scalable premium robotaxi model based on a mass-production luxury platform. Commercial operations are planned to begin in Abu Dhabi next year, with future deployment into additional international markets.

According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic collaboration brings together three distinguished mobility innovators, united by a shared vision for the future of intelligent transportation. Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, stated, “This partnership between Mercedes, Momenta, and Lumo reflects the highest standards of engineering and autonomous intelligence. Bringing these strengths together here in the UAE is no coincidence – the nation offers the ideal environment to test, refine, and showcase the future of mobility.”

Joerg Burzer, Chief Technology Officer of Mercedes-Benz AG, emphasized the significance of the partnership, noting that they are redefining future mobility benchmarks by creating premium robotaxis. He expressed commitment to blending safety with comfort and sophistication, thereby setting a new standard for global intelligent transportation.

Xudong Cao, CEO of Momenta, highlighted the integration of Mercedes-Benz’s engineering excellence, Momenta’s AI technology, and Lumo’s local operational capabilities. He mentioned that the robotaxi service, powered by Momenta’s R6 reinforcement learning model, aims to deliver a smart mobility experience that combines safety with premium quality.