Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport Visits WeRide Headquarters to Advance Cooperation on Autonomous Mobility
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a leading autonomous driving solutions provider, hosted Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow and a high-level delegation at its Guangzhou headquarters. During the visit, Minister Siow announced Singapore's plans to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) in public housing estates by end-2025, starting with Punggol and expanding to Tengah.
The initiative aims to address Singapore's aging population and labor shortages by integrating AVs into the national public transport network. WeRide has already established a presence in Singapore, with its Robobus operating at Resorts World Sentosa since June 2024 and the deployment of Robosweeper S6 and S1 for autonomous sanitation at Marina Coastal Drive and the Esplanade in November 2024.
The company secured M1 and T1 licenses from Singapore's Land Transport Authority, demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards. WeRide plans to expand its partnerships with local regulators and stakeholders to introduce more validated products and scalable business models across Singapore.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), fornitore leader di soluzioni per la guida autonoma, ha ospitato il Ministro ad interim dei Trasporti di Singapore, Jeffrey Siow, e una delegazione di alto livello presso la sua sede di Guangzhou. Durante la visita, il Ministro Siow ha annunciato i piani di Singapore per l'introduzione di veicoli autonomi (AV) negli alloggi pubblici entro la fine del 2025, iniziando da Punggol e poi estendendosi a Tengah.
L'iniziativa mira a rispondere all'invecchiamento della popolazione e alla carenza di manodopera di Singapore integrando i veicoli autonomi nella rete nazionale di trasporto pubblico. WeRide è già presente a Singapore, con il suo Robobus operativo a Resorts World Sentosa da giugno 2024 e l'impiego dei Robosweeper S6 e S1 per la sanificazione autonoma a Marina Coastal Drive e all'Esplanade da novembre 2024.
L'azienda ha ottenuto le licenze M1 e T1 dall'Autorità dei Trasporti Terrestri di Singapore, dimostrando la conformità agli standard normativi. WeRide prevede di ampliare le collaborazioni con regolatori locali e stakeholder per introdurre ulteriori prodotti validati e modelli di business scalabili in tutto Singapore.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), proveedor líder de soluciones de conducción autónoma, recibió al Ministro interino de Transporte de Singapur, Jeffrey Siow, y a una delegación de alto nivel en su sede de Guangzhou. Durante la visita, el Ministro Siow anunció los planes de Singapur para desplegar vehículos autónomos (AV) en viviendas públicas para finales de 2025, comenzando en Punggol y expandiéndose a Tengah.
La iniciativa busca abordar el envejecimiento de la población y la escasez de mano de obra en Singapur integrando los AV en la red nacional de transporte público. WeRide ya está presente en Singapur, con su Robobus operando en Resorts World Sentosa desde junio de 2024 y el despliegue de Robosweeper S6 y S1 para la limpieza autónoma en Marina Coastal Drive y el Esplanade desde noviembre de 2024.
La compañía obtuvo las licencias M1 y T1 de la Autoridad de Transporte Terrestre de Singapur, demostrando cumplimiento con las normativas. WeRide planea ampliar sus asociaciones con reguladores locales y partes interesadas para introducir más productos validados y modelos de negocio escalables en toda Singapur.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD)는 자율주행 솔루션 선도 기업으로서 싱가포르 교통부 장관 대행 제프리 시우(Jeffrey Siow)와 고위 대표단을 광저우 본사에 초청했습니다. 방문 중 시우 장관은 2025년 말까지 공공 주택 단지에 자율주행차(AV)를 도입할 계획을 발표했으며, 푸응골(Punggol)에서 시작해 텡가(Tengah)로 확대할 예정입니다.
이번 계획은 싱가포르의 고령화 인구 및 노동력 부족 문제를 해결하기 위해 AV를 국가 대중교통망에 통합하는 것을 목표로 합니다. WeRide는 이미 싱가포르에 진출해 2024년 6월부터 리조트 월드 센토사에서 Robobus를 운영하고 있으며, 2024년 11월부터 마리나 코스탈 드라이브와 에스플러네이드에서 자율 청소 로봇 Robosweeper S6 및 S1을 배치했습니다.
회사는 싱가포르 육상교통청으로부터 M1 및 T1 라이선스을 취득하여 규제 기준을 준수함을 입증했습니다. WeRide는 현지 규제 기관 및 이해관계자와의 협력을 확대하여 싱가포르 전역에 더 많은 검증된 제품과 확장 가능한 비즈니스 모델을 도입할 계획입니다.
WeRide (NASDAQ : WRD), un fournisseur leader de solutions de conduite autonome, a accueilli le ministre par intérim des Transports de Singapour, Jeffrey Siow, ainsi qu'une délégation de haut niveau dans son siège de Guangzhou. Lors de la visite, le ministre Siow a annoncé les projets de Singapour de déployer des véhicules autonomes (AV) dans les quartiers de logements publics d'ici fin 2025, en commençant par Punggol et en s'étendant à Tengah.
Cette initiative vise à répondre au vieillissement de la population et aux pénuries de main-d'œuvre à Singapour en intégrant les AV au réseau national de transports publics. WeRide est déjà implanté à Singapour, avec son Robobus en service à Resorts World Sentosa depuis juin 2024 et le déploiement des Robosweeper S6 et S1 pour le nettoyage autonome à Marina Coastal Drive et à l'Esplanade depuis novembre 2024.
L'entreprise a obtenu les licences M1 et T1 de l'Autorité des Transports Terrestres de Singapour, démontrant sa conformité aux normes réglementaires. WeRide prévoit d'élargir ses partenariats avec les régulateurs locaux et les parties prenantes pour introduire davantage de produits validés et des modèles commerciaux évolutifs à travers Singapour.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), ein führender Anbieter von autonomen Fahrtechnologien, empfing den amtierenden Verkehrsminister von Singapur, Jeffrey Siow, sowie eine hochrangige Delegation an seinem Hauptsitz in Guangzhou. Während des Besuchs kündigte Minister Siow an, dass Singapur plant, bis Ende 2025 autonome Fahrzeuge (AV) in öffentlichen Wohnsiedlungen einzusetzen, beginnend in Punggol und anschließend in Tengah.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, dem demografischen Wandel und dem Arbeitskräftemangel in Singapur entgegenzuwirken, indem AVs in das nationale öffentliche Verkehrsnetz integriert werden. WeRide ist bereits in Singapur präsent, mit dem seit Juni 2024 im Resorts World Sentosa betriebenen Robobus und dem Einsatz der Robosweeper S6 und S1 für autonome Reinigung am Marina Coastal Drive und der Esplanade seit November 2024.
Das Unternehmen erhielt die M1- und T1-Lizenzen von der Land Transport Authority Singapur und erfüllt damit die regulatorischen Anforderungen. WeRide plant, die Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Regulierungsbehörden und Interessengruppen auszubauen, um weitere validierte Produkte und skalierbare Geschäftsmodelle in ganz Singapur einzuführen.
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Singapore's AV deployment plans represent a major government endorsement for WeRide, validating their technology and opening significant revenue opportunities.
This announcement marks a watershed moment for autonomous vehicle (AV) implementation in Singapore and represents a significant endorsement for WeRide's technology. Acting Transport Minister Siow's commitment to deploy AVs in Punggol by end-2025, with plans to expand to Tengah, signals Singapore's accelerated timeline for AV integration into public transportation infrastructure.
What makes this particularly significant is the clear problem-solution alignment. Singapore faces dual pressures from an aging population and labor shortages – challenges that autonomous mobility directly addresses. The government explicitly views WeRide's Robobus and Robotaxi as practical solutions for night bus operations and feeder routes where traditional staffing proves difficult.
WeRide has strategically positioned itself as the leading AV provider in Singapore with the widest range of commercial applications. Their year-long successful operation at Resorts World Sentosa and the recent commercialized autonomous sanitation project demonstrate proven execution capability. Particularly notable is their rapid regulatory compliance, securing M1 and T1 licenses just one week before launching the sanitation project.
The timing of this high-level visit – including multiple government officials and transport association representatives – suggests this isn't merely exploratory but represents concrete advancement in an existing partnership. Singapore's commitment to accelerate AV adoption over the next five years creates a defined growth runway for WeRide in a government-backed market where regulatory hurdles typically present significant barriers to entry for autonomous technology companies.
GUANGZHOU, China, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last Friday, Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport, Mr. Jeffrey Siow, led a high-level delegation to WeRide's (Nasdaq: WRD) headquarters in Guangzhou, underscoring growing cooperation between the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and WeRide to advance autonomous mobility and strengthen Singapore's public transport system.
Accompanying Acting Minister Siow were Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling; leaders from the National Transport Workers Union, National Taxi Association, and National Private Hire Vehicles Association; as well as representatives from the MOT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The delegation was welcomed by Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide; Jennifer Li, CFO and Head of International of WeRide; Kerry Xu, General Manager of WeRide (Singapore); and other company leaders.
Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, receiving Acting Minister Siow, SMS Sun, and their delegation
Speaking to the media in front of WeRide's Robobus, Acting Minister Siow announced in a landmark move that Singapore will be deploying AVs in public housing estates by the end of 2025, integrating them into the national public transport network. The initial rollout will take place in Punggol, a town in northeastern Singapore, with plans to expand to Tengah, a newly developed "car-lite" town where AVs can deliver strong mobility value.
As Singapore faces an ageing population and labour shortages, autonomous mobility solutions such as Robobus and Robotaxi are seen as practical, scalable ways to strengthen connectivity across the public transport system. Minister Siow noted that autonomous vehicles can help ease manpower constraints and support services such as night buses or feeder routes which are currently challenging to operate. He added that public transport operators have been exploring AVs for some time and are now partnering with companies like WeRide to bring them into service.
As part of the program, Acting Minister Siow and SMS Sun engaged with senior WeRide leaders about the company's technology, Singapore operations, and future deployment plans. This discussion reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepen cooperation in autonomous driving R&D and commercialization, aligning with Singapore's vision to accelerate AV adoption over the next five years. The delegation also rode WeRide's Robobus and Robotaxi, experiencing firsthand how AVs address real-world transport needs.
WeRide welcomes Singapore's bold push for autonomous mobility and has been actively contributing to the next phase of public transport innovation through its AVs. As a leading provider of autonomous driving solutions in Singapore, WeRide offers the widest range of commercial use cases locally, with regular operations across sectors such as public transport and urban sanitation.
Since June 2024, WeRide's Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa has completed a year of safe operations, connecting locations such as Equarius Hotel, Hotel Michael, and Hotel Ora. In November 2024, the company launched Singapore's first commercialized autonomous sanitation project by deploying its Robosweeper S6 and S1 at Marina Coastal Drive and the Esplanade. This milestone came just one week after WeRide secured M1 and T1 licenses from the LTA, demonstrating swift compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
Looking ahead, WeRide aims to deepen partnerships with local regulators and stakeholders to introduce more validated products and scalable business models across Singapore. On a global level, the company will continue collaborating with forward-looking ministries to build smarter, sustainable transport systems that meet the evolving needs of cities and their people.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 10 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in five markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named in Fortune Magazine's 2024 “The Future 50” list.
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