Lumo, a UAE National Taxi company specializing in autonomous mobility, has partnered with Mercedes-Benz and Momenta to launch a premium autonomous robotaxi fleet for Abu Dhabi.
Powered by Momenta’s L4 autonomous driving system and built on the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the landmark collaboration by Lumo introduces the industry’s first scalable premium robotaxi model based on a mass-production luxury platform.
This strategic collaboration brings together three distinguished mobility innovators, united by a shared vision for the future of intelligent transportation. Commercial operations are planned to begin in Abu Dhabi next year, with future deployment into additional international markets.
Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai Advisor to the UAE President Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs
“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. Nowhere else in the world provides the same clarity of vision, speed of execution, and commitment to innovation.” .
Joerg Burzer, Chief Technology Officer of Mercedes-Benz AG, said that, “Today, in partnership with Momenta and Lumo, we are redefining the future mobility benchmark by creating premium robotaxis. We are committed to perfectly blending safety with comfort and sophistication, setting a new standard for global intelligent transportation.”
Xudong Cao, CEO of Momenta, commented that this tripartite collaboration deeply integrates Mercedes-Benz’s century of engineering excellence, Momenta’s cutting-edge AI technology, and Lumo’s outstanding local operational capabilities. He added that the robotaxi service, powered by Momenta’s R6 reinforcement learning model, is dedicated to delivering a new smart mobility experience that combines safety with premium quality.
