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WeRide Inc. (WRD) generates frequent news as a global participant in autonomous driving and Robotaxi services. The company’s announcements focus on deployments and testing of its Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan and Robosweeper products, as well as regulatory milestones and capital markets activity. Readers following WeRide news can see how its WeRide One platform is applied across mobility, logistics and sanitation in multiple regions.
Recent news has highlighted WeRide’s fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi, supported by what the company describes as a city-level permit for Level 4 autonomous driving without an on-board safety driver. Other updates include Robotaxi services integrated into the Uber app in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, and the launch of the “WeRide Go” Robotaxi booking Mini Program on WeChat in China. The company also reports Robobus deployments in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Leuven and Zurich, and Robosweeper operations in Chinese cities and in markets including Singapore, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
WeRide’s news flow also covers financial and listing developments, such as its dual primary listing on NASDAQ and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and periodic financial results. Regulatory updates, including autonomous driving permits in countries such as Switzerland, China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and the US, are another recurring theme.
Investors and observers can use this news page to track WeRide’s progress in expanding its autonomous vehicle fleet, securing permits, and working with partners like Uber, Grab and Bosch. Regular updates provide context on how the company is advancing its autonomous driving technology and commercial operations across different markets and product lines.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800) reported that all resolutions at its June 26, 2026 annual general meeting in Guangzhou were approved.
Directors were re-elected, and the board received general mandates to issue or resell Class A shares and to repurchase shares and ADSs.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800) announced that its Physical AI world model WeRide GENESIS won the 2026 ATTI Simulation Innovation Award and “Overall Gen-AI Solution of the Year” at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards.
GENESIS enables large-scale autonomous driving simulation, reportedly cutting data collection and annotation costs by over 75%, powering the WRD 3.0 end-to-end ADAS solution and supporting deployments in more than 40 cities across 12 countries.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800) announced a strategic partnership with Geely Farizon and Kwoon Chung Bus to jointly develop purpose-built, mass-produced right-hand-drive Robotaxis based on the GXR platform.
Commercial deployment will start in Hong Kong, supporting expansion into global right-hand-drive markets and enabling WeRide to build dual right- and left-hand-drive capabilities, with plans to grow its Robotaxi fleet to 2,600 vehicles by end-2026 and further scale by 2030.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber plan to launch a commercial Robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region in 2026, accessible via the Uber app, subject to Swiss regulatory approval. Zurich will be their first Swiss deployment and second European market after Madrid.
The fleet will scale over time, targeting fully driverless operations in core urban areas, with local operator Rydera managing day-to-day fleet activities. The rollout leverages WeRide’s existing driverless permits from Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) and operational experience from deployments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh.
WeRide (WRD) reported that the Chery Exeed Sterra ES equipped with WRD 3.0, co-developed with Bosch, won first place at the Tianjin round of the Second China Intelligent Driving Competition.
This result gives WeRide a record six consecutive wins and showcases WRD 3.0’s full-scene driving and parking capabilities, including P2P NOA, under stricter evaluation rules. WeRide notes WRD 3.0 has secured mass-production design appointments for over 30 vehicle types from Chery Automobile and GAC Group, with 2026 described as a key year for large-scale commercial deployment.
WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX:0800) outlined plans to commercialize its Level 4 autonomous vehicle portfolio in Slovakia after a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Fico, who expressed full government support. The first vehicles arrive this month, with testing in Bratislava, then Košice and the High Tatras.
According to WeRide, selected models are expected to enter public commercial operations in 2026, subject to Slovak and EU requirements. The project extends European deployments in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain, including a Robotaxi partnership with Uber.
WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX:0800) will be added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities list on June 4, allowing mainland China investors to trade its Hong Kong shares. The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of US$16.5 million, up 58% year-on-year, and operates about 2,800 autonomous vehicles across 40+ cities in 12 countries, including roughly 1,300 Robotaxis.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), Uber and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial Robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid in 2026, with rides available via the Uber app.
The partnership targets progressive fleet scaling, hundreds of Robotaxis, and future fully driverless service across core urban areas.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Renault Group are deploying the autonomous Robobus at the 2026 Roland-Garros tournament for a third straight year. The shuttle runs a 2.8 km route between three key stops from May 24 to June 7, including extended night-time operations.
This service is part of a broader European expansion that includes fully driverless Robobus service in France’s Drôme region, commercial operations in Belgium, airport deployment in Zurich without a front-row safety driver, and upcoming Robotaxi launches in Switzerland and Slovakia.
WeRide (WRD) reported that its WRD 3.0 L2++ ADAS solution achieved a record five consecutive wins at the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition, with Exeed Sterra ES scoring 102.81 points in the Hefei round.
WRD 3.0 runs on NVIDIA Orin and Qualcomm SA8650, benefits from the WeRide GENESIS simulation platform, has a new chip partnership with SiEngine, and has secured nearly 30 design wins across GAC Group and Chery Group brands, spanning vehicles priced around $14,000–$44,000. WeRide plans to expand its L2++ ADAS business to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.