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WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD), a leading autonomous driving technology company, has secured Belgium's first Level 4 autonomous shuttle test permit for its Robobus. This milestone makes WeRide the only company globally with autonomous driving permits across seven countries: Belgium, China, France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the US.

The permit allows WeRide to test its Robobus on an 8km Leuven-Heverlee route with nine stops, partnering with De Lijn, City of Leuven, and Espaces-Mobilités. Following the initial testing phase with a safety officer, a pilot commercial service will run from mid-November through January 2026, marking Belgium's first commercial AV deployment in mixed traffic.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global autonomous driving technology leader, hosted French Ambassador to China Bertrand Lortholary and delegation at their facilities. The visitors experienced WeRide's Robotaxi and Robobus technologies in rainy conditions and discussed the company's European expansion plans.

WeRide highlighted several achievements in France, including providing L4 autonomous Robobus service at Roland Garros, receiving France's L4 driverless public road testing permit, and launching Europe's first fully driverless commercial Robobus deployment in Drôme. The company is collaborating with Renault Group to develop a mass-produced autonomous Robobus by 2030.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has expanded into Belgium, its 11th global market, with the launch of its autonomous Robobus in Leuven. The company has partnered with De Lijn, the City of Leuven, and Espaces-Mobilités for this initiative.

The Robobus will initially operate between Leuven Station and Heverlee, with public road testing starting mid-September 2025. Following successful testing and regulatory approval, a pilot shuttle service will run from mid-November 2025 through January 2026, marking Belgium's first commercial AV deployment in mixed traffic. The service will be accessible via digital tickets and aims to improve first- and last-mile connectivity.

This expansion follows WeRide's successful deployments in France, Switzerland, and Spain, including Europe's first fully driverless commercial Robobus service in Valence, France, and recent Robotaxi launches in Furttal, Switzerland.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has launched the world's first 24/7 fully driverless commercial Robotaxi service across Huangpu District in Guangzhou, China. The service utilizes the mass-produced Robotaxi GXR model, which features L4 autonomous driving capabilities powered by NVIDIA's dual DRIVE AGX Thor computing platform.

The GXR completed its transition from testing to fully driverless operations in just 11 months, demonstrating WeRide's rapid commercialization capabilities. The vehicle features advanced safety systems, including Sensor Suite 5.6 for all-weather operation and comprehensive redundancy systems. The service is accessible through the WeRide Go app, allowing passengers to book point-to-point trips anywhere within Huangpu District.

WeRide has been operating Robotaxis in Guangzhou since November 2019, with its network now covering major landmarks and transportation hubs across approximately 145 square kilometers, achieving over 2,200 days of safe operations.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has announced its management's participation in seven major investor conferences throughout September 2025. The conferences include prestigious events hosted by Goldman Sachs, BofA, CLSA, Morgan Stanley, and Evercore ISI, taking place across Hong Kong, San Francisco, and New York, with one virtual event.

These conferences will provide opportunities for investors to learn more about WeRide's autonomous driving technology and business developments.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) and Shenzhen Bus Group have launched Shenzhen's first Level 4 fully driverless Robobus public transport line (B888) in the Luohu District's central business district. The route connects Luohu Port to MixC Market, covering 6.6 km outbound and 4.3 km return, with rides taking 30-35 minutes.

The Robobus features advanced technology including over 20 sensors providing 360-degree perception up to 200 meters. It can navigate complex traffic conditions, read traffic signals, and predict movements of other road users. The system includes full redundancy across all critical components for maximum safety.

This launch represents a significant milestone in Shenzhen's "20+8" industrial cluster strategy and demonstrates WeRide's global expansion, as their Robobuses are already operating in nearly 30 cities worldwide, including major locations in Asia, Middle East, and Europe.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has unveiled WePilot AiDrive, a groundbreaking one-stage end-to-end Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) developed in collaboration with Bosch. The system integrates sensing and decision-making into a single process, enabling simultaneous "see and act" capabilities similar to human drivers.

WePilot AiDrive features three key advantages: scalable computing power across different platforms, adaptability to various sensor setups, and rapid daily iteration through automated training. The system can handle complex scenarios including lane changes in heavy traffic, unprotected turns, and interactions with pedestrians. Mass production is scheduled for 2025.

WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), an autonomous driving technology company, has secured a strategic equity investment from Grab (NASDAQ: GRAB), Southeast Asia's leading superapp. The partnership aims to deploy Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles across Southeast Asia, with the investment expected to complete by H1 2026.

The collaboration focuses on integrating WeRide's autonomous vehicles into Grab's network, combining WeRide's AV technology with Grab's fleet management, vehicle matching, and routing ecosystem. The partnership will address driver shortages in Southeast Asian cities while creating new career opportunities in the AV industry for Grab's driver-partners.

Key aspects include optimizing dispatch and routing, maximizing vehicle uptime, measuring safety performance, implementing remote monitoring, and developing comprehensive customer support systems. This partnership expands on their March 2025 MOU exploring AV feasibility in the region.

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a leading autonomous driving technology company, has secured approval for late-night Robotaxi testing in Beijing's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone from 10pm to 7am. The company's Robotaxi is equipped with over 20 sensors, including high-precision cameras and LiDARs, providing 360-degree coverage with a 200-meter detection range.

WeRide has established operations in 10 cities across four countries, accumulating over 2,200 days of safe open-road experience. The company launched China's first 24/7 autonomous ride-hailing network in Guangzhou in May 2025, and this Beijing expansion represents a significant step toward full-day autonomous mobility services.