GUANGZHOU, China, May 14, 2025 — WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched eight autonomous Robotaxi pilot routes in central Guangzhou. This establishes the first 24-hour autonomous ride-hailing network in China covering the core areas of a Tier 1 city, representing a major advancement in the large-scale commercialization of WeRide’s Robotaxi services.

The new 24-hour Robotaxi network encompasses key Guangzhou landmarks such as the Canton Tower, Canton Fair Complex, Garden Hotel, and Zhujiang New Town, as well as major transportation hubs like Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. The network, which spans the busiest and most populated areas of Guangzhou, showcases WeRide’s leading autonomous driving technology and its dedication to operational safety, stability, and reliability.

To use a Robotaxi, users can download the WeRide Go app and select “Book a ride” → “Airport/Rail Transfers” to schedule their trip. The service is available 24 hours a day, and next-day rides (after 12pm) can be booked from 6pm the previous evening.

The launch of 24/7 full-day, all-weather autonomous operations in the heart of Guangzhou underscores WeRide’s years of development and technological advancement. WeRide was one of the first autonomous driving companies to initiate Robotaxi operations on public roads, launching 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 central urban areas, major transport hubs, and residential areas. With over 2,000 days of public operation and a flawless safety record with no active safety incidents, WeRide continues to be a leader in safe, reliable autonomous driving.

From research and development to commercial deployment, WeRide has demonstrated its characteristic “WeRide Speed.” On February 24, 2025—only four months after launching its next-generation production Robotaxi model, the GXR—the company received approval to operate commercial Robotaxi ride-hailing services in Beijing, covering key areas of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and major high-speed rail stations.

“WeRide Speed” also applies to its international Robotaxi expansion. In September 2024, WeRide established 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 soon be available on Uber’s platform. In May, WeRide and Uber announced an expanded partnership to launch Robotaxi fleets in 15 additional 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 represents a significant milestone in WeRide’s global Robotaxi commercialization strategy. The company will continue to improve its technology and services to provide users with safer, more efficient, and more convenient transportation options.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and pioneer in the autonomous driving industry, and the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. The company operates in more than 30 cities across 10 countries and holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, France, and the US. Powered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide offers autonomous driving products and services that meet a wide range of transportation needs across diverse urban use cases in mobility, logistics, and sanitation. WeRide was included in Fortune Magazine’s 2024 “The Future 50” list.

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