WeRide’s Latest Robotaxi GXR to Start First Fully Unmanned Commercial Operations in Beijing

Rhea-AI Summary

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has received approval to launch its latest generation Robotaxi, the GXR, for fully unmanned paid ride-hailing services in Beijing. This marks the company's second Robotaxi model achieving driverless commercial operations in the city, following its launch on Uber's platform in Abu Dhabi last December.

The service area covers key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations and routes to Beijing Daxing International Airport. The GXR features L4-level redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture, accommodating up to five passengers with industry-leading entry space and luggage storage.

WeRide operates Robotaxi services in multiple cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou, and Abu Dhabi. The company plans to expand its Beijing fleet to several hundred vehicles by 2025 and launch operations in Zurich, Switzerland.

Positive

• Received regulatory approval for fully unmanned commercial Robotaxi operations in Beijing
• Achieved rapid commercialization of GXR within 4 months of product launch
• Operating in multiple major cities across China and internationally
• Plans to expand Beijing fleet to several hundred vehicles by 2025
• Successfully partnered with Uber for Middle East operations

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• None.

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced approval to launch its latest generation Robotaxi, the GXR, for fully unmanned paid ride-hailing services in Beijing. This marks WeRide’s second Robotaxi model to achieve fully driverless commercial operations in Beijing and GXR’s first large-scale commercial deployment in China, following its launch on the Uber platform in Abu Dhabi last December.

The service area spans key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations. GXR is also approved for commercial operations on highways, including routes to and from Beijing Daxing International Airport.

In just four months since WeRide officially launched GXR, the company has rapidly progressed to fully unmanned commercial operations, demonstrating "WeRide speed" in the commercial deployment of autonomous driving.

"The commercial launch of Robotaxi GXR in Beijing represents a pivotal achievement for WeRide and the autonomous driving industry,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide. “By advancing from product launch to unmanned commercial operations in just four months, we’ve demonstrated that autonomous technology is ready to meet various transportation needs at scale. With this expansion, we continue to set the standard for autonomous mobility, making self-driving technology a reality for passengers everywhere."

The culmination of over five years of WeRide's dedication to Robotaxi, GXR features industry-leading L4-level redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture, open mobile travel space, and the world's first hidden B-pillar design. It can accommodate up to five passengers, offering the widest entry and exit space, the best seating space, and the largest luggage storage space in the Robotaxi industry. Users can hail a GXR on WeRide Go app, available in major mobile app stores.

As the only autonomous driving technology company in the world to achieve commercial Robotaxi operations both in China and overseas, WeRide has launched Robotaxi services in Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou, and Abu Dhabi. In 2024, WeRide partnered with Uber to launch the largest commercial Robotaxi fleet in the Middle East. In 2025, WeRide will launch fully unmanned Robotaxi operations in Zurich, Switzerland.

WeRide started fully unmanned Robotaxi services in Beijing in June 2023. With the commercial launch of GXR, WeRide will continue to expand the service scope and scale, planning to increase the number of Robotaxi operations in Beijing to several hundred by 2025.

Contact 

Edmond Lococo
ICR, LLC 
WeRidePR@icrinc.com
+1 (332) 242-4398

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/68980f76-0193-4a8a-a669-0e71c5ac8457

FAQ

When will WeRide (WRD) launch its GXR Robotaxi service in Beijing?

WeRide has received approval to launch its GXR Robotaxi service for fully unmanned paid ride-hailing in Beijing as of February 2024.

What areas will WeRide's GXR Robotaxi cover in Beijing?

The service will cover key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations and routes to Beijing Daxing International Airport.

How many passengers can WeRide's GXR Robotaxi accommodate?

The GXR Robotaxi can accommodate up to five passengers and features the industry's largest entry space and luggage storage.

How many WeRide Robotaxis will be operating in Beijing by 2025?

WeRide plans to increase its Robotaxi fleet in Beijing to several hundred vehicles by 2025.

In which cities does WeRide currently operate its Robotaxi services?

WeRide operates Robotaxi services in Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou, and Abu Dhabi, with plans to launch in Zurich, Switzerland.