WeRide Accelerates Robotaxi Mass Commercialization with 8 Autonomous 24/7 Routes in Central Guangzhou
WeRide (WRD) has launched China's first 24-hour autonomous Robotaxi network in central Guangzhou, operating eight routes covering major landmarks and transportation hubs. The service, accessible through the WeRide Go app, connects key locations including Canton Tower, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, and Guangzhou South Railway Station.
WeRide has demonstrated strong operational credentials with over 2,000 days of public operations and zero safety incidents. The company has expanded its Robotaxi services to eight cities across China, UAE, and Switzerland. In September 2024, WeRide partnered with Uber to deploy Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with plans to expand to 15 more cities globally over the next five years.
WeRide (WRD) ha lanciato la prima rete di Robotaxi autonomi attiva 24 ore su 24 in Cina, nel centro di Guangzhou, con otto percorsi che coprono i principali punti di riferimento e nodi di trasporto. Il servizio, accessibile tramite l'app WeRide Go, collega luoghi chiave come la Canton Tower, l'Aeroporto Internazionale di Guangzhou Baiyun e la Stazione Ferroviaria di Guangzhou Sud.
WeRide ha dimostrato solide capacità operative con oltre 2.000 giorni di servizio pubblico e zero incidenti di sicurezza. L'azienda ha esteso i suoi servizi di Robotaxi a otto città in Cina, Emirati Arabi Uniti e Svizzera. Nel settembre 2024, WeRide ha collaborato con Uber per lanciare Robotaxi ad Abu Dhabi e Dubai, con l'obiettivo di espandersi in altre 15 città a livello globale nei prossimi cinque anni.
WeRide (WRD) ha lanzado la primera red de Robotaxis autónomos 24 horas en China, en el centro de Guangzhou, operando ocho rutas que cubren los principales puntos de referencia y centros de transporte. El servicio, accesible a través de la aplicación WeRide Go, conecta lugares clave como la Torre de Cantón, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun y la Estación de Ferrocarril Sur de Guangzhou.
WeRide ha demostrado una sólida experiencia operativa con más de 2.000 días de operaciones públicas y cero incidentes de seguridad. La compañía ha ampliado sus servicios de Robotaxi a ocho ciudades en China, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Suiza. En septiembre de 2024, WeRide se asoció con Uber para desplegar Robotaxis en Abu Dhabi y Dubái, con planes de expandirse a 15 ciudades más a nivel global en los próximos cinco años.
WeRide (WRD)는 중국 광저우 중심부에 24시간 자율 운행 로보택시 네트워크를 최초로 출시했으며, 주요 랜드마크와 교통 허브를 연결하는 8개 노선을 운영하고 있습니다. 이 서비스는 WeRide Go 앱을 통해 이용할 수 있으며, 광저우 타워, 광저우 바이윈 국제공항, 광저우 남역 등 주요 장소를 연결합니다.
WeRide는 2,000일 이상의 공개 운행과 무사고 기록을 통해 강력한 운영 역량을 입증했습니다. 회사는 중국, 아랍에미리트, 스위스 등 8개 도시에 로보택시 서비스를 확장했습니다. 2024년 9월, WeRide는 Uber와 협력하여 아부다비와 두바이에서 로보택시를 배치했으며, 향후 5년간 전 세계 15개 도시로 확대할 계획입니다.
WeRide (WRD) a lancé le premier réseau de Robotaxis autonomes 24 heures sur 24 en Chine, au centre de Guangzhou, avec huit lignes couvrant les principaux sites et hubs de transport. Le service, accessible via l'application WeRide Go, relie des lieux clés tels que la Canton Tower, l'aéroport international de Guangzhou Baiyun et la gare de Guangzhou Sud.
WeRide a démontré de solides compétences opérationnelles avec plus de 2 000 jours d'opérations publiques sans aucun incident de sécurité. L'entreprise a étendu ses services de Robotaxi à huit villes en Chine, aux Émirats arabes unis et en Suisse. En septembre 2024, WeRide s'est associé à Uber pour déployer des Robotaxis à Abu Dhabi et Dubaï, avec l'intention de s'étendre à 15 autres villes dans le monde au cours des cinq prochaines années.
WeRide (WRD) hat in Zentral-Guangzhou Chinas erstes 24-Stunden autonomes Robotaxi-Netzwerk gestartet, das acht Routen umfasst und wichtige Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Verkehrsknotenpunkte verbindet. Der Dienst ist über die WeRide Go-App zugänglich und verbindet zentrale Orte wie den Canton Tower, den internationalen Flughafen Guangzhou Baiyun und den Bahnhof Guangzhou Süd.
WeRide hat mit über 2.000 Tagen öffentlichen Betriebs und null Sicherheitsvorfällen starke operative Fähigkeiten bewiesen. Das Unternehmen hat seine Robotaxi-Dienste auf acht Städte in China, den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten und der Schweiz ausgeweitet. Im September 2024 ging WeRide eine Partnerschaft mit Uber ein, um Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi und Dubai einzuführen, mit Plänen, in den nächsten fünf Jahren auf 15 weitere Städte weltweit zu expandieren.
- Successful launch of China's first 24/7 Robotaxi network in a Tier 1 city
- Flawless safety record with over 2,000 days of public operations
- Strategic partnership with Uber for global expansion to 15 more cities
- Rapid international expansion with operations in China, UAE, and Switzerland
- Quick regulatory approval in Beijing for commercial operations
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WeRide's 24/7 Robotaxi network in Guangzhou demonstrates advanced commercialization of autonomous rides in dense urban areas, positioning it strongly against global competitors.
This 24/7 Robotaxi deployment in central Guangzhou represents a significant operational milestone in the autonomous vehicle industry. By establishing routes that connect high-traffic landmarks and major transportation hubs like Baiyun International Airport and South Railway Station, WeRide is demonstrating practical application beyond controlled environments.
The operational complexity here is substantial - these are dense urban environments with challenging traffic patterns, not geofenced suburban areas. The 24-hour operation particularly stands out, as nighttime driving presents unique perception challenges for autonomous systems due to lighting conditions and different traffic patterns.
From a commercial perspective, the integration with major transportation hubs creates a sustainable business model by targeting consistent passenger flows rather than random ride requests. This hub-based strategy provides predictable routes while still operating in complex urban settings.
WeRide's 2,000+ days of public operations without active safety incidents demonstrates remarkable system reliability. For context, this safety record exceeds many competitors who've faced regulatory scrutiny or operational pauses due to incidents.
The Uber partnership expansion is equally significant, providing WeRide with immediate access to established ride-hailing infrastructure and customer base across multiple international markets. The planned expansion to 15 additional cities over five years creates a clear growth trajectory.
While still in pilot phase, this deployment represents one of the most advanced commercial implementations of robotaxi technology globally, combining operational scale, complex environments, and round-the-clock service in ways few competitors have achieved.
GUANGZHOU, China, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has introduced eight autonomous Robotaxi pilot operation routes in central Guangzhou, establishing China's first 24-hour autonomous ride-hailing network covering the core areas of a Tier 1 city. This marks a significant step toward the large-scale commercialization of WeRide's Robotaxi services.
The new 24-hour Robotaxi network covers key landmarks in Guangzhou including the Canton Tower, the Canton Fair Complex, Garden Hotel, and Zhujiang New Town, as well as national transportation hubs like Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Spanning the city's busiest and most densely populated areas in Guangzhou, the network highlights WeRide's best-in-class autonomous driving technology, along with its commitment to operational safety, stability, and reliability.
To experience a Robotaxi ride, users can download the WeRide Go app and select "Book a ride" → "Airport/Rail Transfers" to schedule their trip. The service operates 24 hours a day, with next-day rides (after 12pm) available for booking from 6pm the previous evening.
The launch of 24/7 full-day, all-weather autonomous operations in the heart of Guangzhou highlights WeRide's years of development and technological refinement. As one of the first autonomous driving companies to launch Robotaxi operations on public roads, WeRide introduced China's first paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Guangzhou in 2019. Since then, it has expanded Robotaxi operations to eight cities across China, the UAE, and Switzerland, serving core urban areas, major transport hubs, and residential communities. With over 2,000 days of public operations and a flawless safety record with no active safety incidents, WeRide continues to set the standard for safe, reliable autonomous driving.
From R&D to commercial deployment, WeRide has demonstrated its signature "WeRide Speed". On February 24, 2025 — just four months after launching its next-generation production Robotaxi model GXR — the company received approval to conduct commercial Robotaxi ride-hailing services in Beijing, covering key areas of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, as well as major high-speed rail stations.
"WeRide Speed" also extends to its international Robotaxi expansion. In September 2024, WeRide formed a strategic partnership with Uber, the world’s largest mobility and delivery platform. By December 2024, the first Robotaxi fleet was deployed in Abu Dhabi, becoming the largest public commercial Robotaxi fleet outside the US and China. This April, the partnership quickly expanded to Dubai, where WeRide's Robotaxi will be available on Uber's platform soon. In May, WeRide and Uber announced an expanded partnership to launch Robotaxi fleets in 15 more cities over the next five years, including key markets in Europe.
The launch of Guangzhou's 24-hour Robotaxi operation network in its core urban areas marks a significant milestone in WeRide's global Robotaxi commercialization strategy. Moving forward, the company will continue enhancing its technology and services to deliver safer, more efficient, and more convenient transportation solutions for users.
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. The company operates in over 30 cities across 10 countries, holding driverless permits in 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 that address a vast array of transportation needs across a diverse range of urban use cases across mobility, logistics, and sanitation. WeRide was named in Fortune Magazine’s 2024 “The Future 50” list.
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