WeRide Launches 24/7 Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Guangzhou's Huangpu District
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) ha inaugurato il primo servizio commerciale di Robotaxi completamente senza conducente, disponibile 24 ore su 24 e 7 giorni su 7, nel distretto di Huangpu a Guangzhou, Cina. Il servizio impiega il modello Robotaxi di serie GXR, dotato di capacità di guida autonoma L4 grazie alla piattaforma di calcolo NVIDIA dual DRIVE AGX Thor.
Il GXR ha completato la transizione dai test alle operazioni totalmente senza conducente in soli 11 mesi, dimostrando la rapida capacità di commercializzazione di WeRide. Il veicolo è equipaggiato con sistemi avanzati di sicurezza, tra cui il Sensor Suite 5.6 per il funzionamento in tutte le condizioni atmosferiche e sistemi di ridondanza completi. Il servizio è disponibile tramite l'app WeRide Go, che consente ai passeggeri di prenotare corse punto a punto in qualsiasi area del distretto di Huangpu.
WeRide opera Robotaxi a Guangzhou dal novembre 2019; la sua rete copre ora punti di interesse e snodi di trasporto principali su circa 145 chilometri quadrati, con oltre 2.200 giorni di operazioni sicure.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) ha lanzado el primer servicio comercial de Robotaxi completamente sin conductor las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, en el distrito de Huangpu en Guangzhou, China. El servicio utiliza el modelo Robotaxi GXR de producción en serie, que incorpora capacidades de conducción autónoma L4 potenciado por la plataforma de cómputo NVIDIA dual DRIVE AGX Thor.
El GXR pasó de las pruebas a las operaciones totalmente sin conductor en solo 11 meses, mostrando la rápida capacidad de comercialización de WeRide. El vehículo cuenta con sistemas avanzados de seguridad, incluido el Sensor Suite 5.6 para funcionamiento en todo tipo de clima y sistemas de redundancia integrales. El servicio se gestiona a través de la app WeRide Go, que permite a los pasajeros reservar trayectos punto a punto dentro del distrito de Huangpu.
WeRide opera Robotaxis en Guangzhou desde noviembre de 2019; su red cubre ahora lugares emblemáticos y nodos de transporte en unos 145 kilómetros cuadrados, acumulando más de 2.200 días de operaciones seguras.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD)는 중국 광저우 황푸구 전역에서 연중무휴 24시간 완전 무인 상업용 로보택시 서비스를 세계 최초로 시작했습니다. 이 서비스는 양산형 로보택시 GXR 모델을 사용하며, L4 수준의 자율주행 기능은 NVIDIA의 듀얼 DRIVE AGX Thor 컴퓨팅 플랫폼으로 구동됩니다.
GXR은 테스트에서 완전 무인 운행으로 전환하는 데 단 11개월이 걸려 WeRide의 빠른 상업화 역량을 입증했습니다. 차량은 전천후 운행을 지원하는 Sensor Suite 5.6을 포함한 고급 안전 시스템과 종합적인 이중화 시스템을 갖추고 있습니다. 서비스는 WeRide Go 앱을 통해 이용할 수 있으며, 승객은 황푸구 내 어디서나 포인트 투 포인트로 탑승을 예약할 수 있습니다.
WeRide는 2019년 11월부터 광저우에서 로보택시를 운영해 왔으며, 현재 약 145제곱킬로미터에 걸쳐 주요 랜드마크와 교통 허브를 아우르는 네트워크를 구축해 2,200일 이상의 안전 운행을 달성했습니다.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) a lancé le premier service commercial mondial de Robotaxi entièrement sans conducteur, disponible 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7, dans le district de Huangpu à Guangzhou, Chine. Le service utilise le modèle Robotaxi GXR produit en série, doté de capacités de conduite autonome de niveau L4 alimentées par la plateforme de calcul NVIDIA dual DRIVE AGX Thor.
Le GXR est passé des essais aux opérations entièrement sans conducteur en seulement 11 mois, démontrant la capacité rapide de commercialisation de WeRide. Le véhicule intègre des systèmes de sécurité avancés, dont le Sensor Suite 5.6 pour une utilisation par tous les temps et des systèmes de redondance complets. Le service est accessible via l'application WeRide Go, permettant aux passagers de réserver des trajets point à point n'importe où dans le district de Huangpu.
WeRide exploite des Robotaxis à Guangzhou depuis novembre 2019 ; son réseau couvre désormais des sites emblématiques et des nœuds de transport sur environ 145 kilomètres carrés, totalisant plus de 2 200 jours d'opérations en toute sécurité.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) hat den weltweit ersten rund um die Uhr vollautomatischen, fahrerlosen kommerziellen Robotaxi-Dienst im Huangpu-Bezirk von Guangzhou, China, gestartet. Der Dienst nutzt das in Serie produzierte Robotaxi-Modell GXR, das über L4-Autonomiefunktionen verfügt und von NVIDIAs dualer DRIVE AGX Thor-Rechenplattform angetrieben wird.
Der GXR schaffte den Übergang von Testbetrieb zu vollständig fahrerlosem Einsatz in nur 11 Monaten und zeigt damit WeRides schnelle Kommerzialisierungsfähigkeit. Das Fahrzeug ist mit fortschrittlichen Sicherheitssystemen ausgestattet, darunter das Sensor Suite 5.6 für den Ganzjahreseinsatz und umfassende Redundanzsysteme. Der Service ist über die WeRide Go-App zugänglich, mit der Fahrgäste Punkt-zu-Punkt-Fahrten innerhalb des Huangpu-Bezirks buchen können.
WeRide betreibt Robotaxis in Guangzhou seit November 2019; das Netz deckt inzwischen wichtige Sehenswürdigkeiten und Verkehrsknotenpunkte auf rund 145 Quadratkilometern ab und verzeichnet über 2.200 Tage sicherer Einsätze.
- First-to-market achievement with 24/7 fully driverless Robotaxi service in a major city core area
- Rapid 11-month transition from testing to fully driverless commercial operations
- Advanced technical capabilities with L4 autonomous driving and comprehensive safety systems
- Extensive operational experience with 2,200+ days of safe Robotaxi operations
- Large service coverage area of 145 square kilometers including major city landmarks
- Limited geographical coverage to only Huangpu District in Guangzhou
- Potential regulatory and scaling challenges for expansion to other cities
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WeRide's fully driverless robotaxi service in Guangzhou marks a significant industry advancement with commercial deployment ahead of most competitors.
WeRide's launch of 24/7 fully driverless commercial operations in Guangzhou's Huangpu District represents a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle commercialization. The achievement of point-to-point service across an entire urban district places WeRide ahead of most competitors in terms of operational deployment scale and capability.
The transition from driver-monitored testing to fully driverless commercial service in just 11 months demonstrates remarkable operational efficiency in navigating both technical challenges and regulatory approvals. This acceleration in deployment timeline – what they call "WeRide Speed" – could translate to meaningful first-mover advantages in capturing market share and operational learning.
Technically, the GXR vehicle's specifications reveal substantial computational capacity with over 20 quadrillion calculations per second via NVIDIA's dual DRIVE AGX Thor platform. This processing power, combined with their Sensor Suite 5.6 designed for adverse weather operation, addresses critical technical hurdles in autonomous driving.
The comprehensive redundancy systems implemented across steering, computing, and braking functions reflect maturity in safety engineering – essential for maintaining public trust and regulatory approval. The deployment in Huangpu District is particularly strategic as it encompasses diverse environments including business centers, cultural venues, and transportation hubs, providing a challenging but commercially viable testbed.
WeRide's progression from initial monetization in 2019 to today's fully driverless service demonstrates consistent execution across a 2,200+ day operational history. This gradual, methodical expansion suggests a measured approach to scaling that balances technological capabilities with safety considerations – a critical factor for long-term success in autonomous transportation.
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced that its mass-produced Robotaxi GXR has launched 24-hour fully driverless commercial operations in Huangpu District, Guangzhou.
This marks the world's first autonomous ride-hailing service offering point-to-point trips across any location in the core urban area of a major city, highlighting WeRide's leadership and operational expertise in the global Robotaxi industry. Passengers can now hail a fully driverless Robotaxi GXR via the WeRide Go app anywhere in Huangpu District.
WeRide's Robotaxi GXR in Huangpu
Since launching the GXR in October 2024, WeRide has taken just 11 months to complete road testing, secure model certification and an operating license, and transition from on-board safety drivers to fully driverless commercial service — showcasing the signature 'WeRide Speed' in large-scale Robotaxi commercialization.
Huangpu, a dynamic hub of innovation and global investment, is home to leading tech companies, research institutes, multinational investment projects, as well as cultural and leisure destinations. With its residents' diverse and growing mobility needs, it is the ideal setting to demonstrate how fully autonomous transport can enhance urban life.
The GXR is WeRide's mass-produced, purpose-built Robotaxi model, featuring industry-leading L4 autonomous driving capabilities. Powered by the HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform with NVIDIA's latest dual DRIVE AGX Thor, it is able to perform over 20 quadrillion calculations per second — the 'strongest brain' for complex urban driving. Its Sensor Suite 5.6 ensures visibility in challenging conditions such as rain, fog, and low light, while detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and construction zones with precision. Equipped with a comprehensive redundancy system, including architecture, F-O steer-by-wire chassis, computing units, and braking systems, the GXR effectively prevents single-point failures and ensures passenger safety in any urban environment.
Passenger experience is also central to the GXR. Its spacious, open-concept design features generous vehicle length, cabin height, and wheelbase, the largest entryway in its class, and a dedicated luggage area. Optimized second- and third-row seating maximize legroom, providing comfort and convenience for up to five passengers.
As early as November 2019, WeRide launched China's first public Robotaxi monetization service in Guangzhou, covering about 145 square kilometers of open roads in Huangpu District. By May 2025, its Robotaxi network in Guangzhou had expanded to include key city landmarks — including Guangzhou Tower, Canton Fair Exhibition Hall, Garden Hotel, and Zhujiang New Town — and major transportation hubs like Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. WeRide's Robotaxis have safely operated for over 2,200 days to date.
Looking ahead, WeRide will continue to advance its core autonomous driving technologies, enhance the Robotaxi service experience, and accelerate large-scale, fully driverless commercialization through partnerships with more cities and stakeholders.
Passengers can download the WeRide Go app to view operating areas and book a ride by selecting any start and end point within the service zone.
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 six markets: China, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, 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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