🇨🇭🚖 We're proud to announce that WeRide has been granted a driverless permit in #Switzerland from Federal Roads Office FEDRO – allowing our #Robotaxi to operate fully autonomously on public roads in #Furttal, Zurich! This is the first driverless Robotaxi permit (for passengers) issued in Switzerland.🎉🎉 With this milestone, we become the only technology company in the world with vehicles holding autonomous driving permits in eight countries – Switzerland, #China, the #UAE, #SaudiArabia, #Singapore, #France, #Belgium, and the #US. 🌍 Under this permit, WeRide Robotaxis may conduct fully driverless commercial operations under the “iamo” (Intelligent Automated Mobility) pilot once testing is complete. The vehicles are authorized to serve a 110km operating area with around 460 stops at speeds of up to 80 km/h. Led by the Swiss Transit Lab in collaboration with SBB CFF FFS, Kanton Zürich and Kanton Aargau, "iamo" aims to AVs into Switzerland’s public transport network, enhancing last-mile connectivity and improving local mobility across the Furttal region. 🛠️ Timeline: Now: AV testing with an on-board safety driver After testing is completed: Fully driverless testing with vehicles remotely monitored by Eurobus AG Early 2026: Fully driverless public passenger service Fleet expansion to include Robobuses – establishing Switzerland's first mixed AV fleet of Robotaxis and Robobuses 🚌 This achievement builds on our growing presence in Switzerland. Since June 2025, our Robobus shuttle service at Zurich Airport Ltd has been transporting staff between the airport head (Gate 101) and maintenance yard (Gate 103). In October 2025, we began training for both rear-seat and remote Robobus cockpit operations, ensuring our technology and the people in charge are ready as we prepare for fully driverless operations in the near future. We’re proud to be working with leading Swiss partners to advance safe, intelligent, and sustainable urban mobility across Europe. #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #AV #SmartMobility #Robotaxi #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
WeRide
Technology, Information and Internet
San Jose, California 33,429 followers
Transforming Urban Living with Autonomous Driving
About us
Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world with products holding permits in seven countries: China, the US, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, and Belgium, conducting testing or operations in over 30 cities across 11 countries. WeRide has operated an autonomous vehicle fleet for more than 2,200 days. On October 25, 2024, WeRide was officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "WRD", and became the world's first publicly listed universal autonomous driving company and the first publicly listed Robotaxi company. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible. As the pioneer in autonomous driving technologies and applications, WeRide has developed a comprehensive portfolio, including Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), with application scenarios spanning smart mobility, smart logistics, and smart sanitation. With a rich experience in autonomous driving R&D, commercialization, and operation, WeRide has formed partnerships with renowned global OEMs and Tier1s including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, GAC Group, BOSCH, etc. WeRide has received numerous accolades, including being included in Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.
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http://www.weride.ai
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- San Jose, California
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- Public Company
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- 2017
- Specialties
- artificial intelligence , deep learning, robotics, computer vision, motion planning, control, self driving, driverless, and autonomous driving
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WeRide has received a permit from the #UAE government for fully driverless #Robotaxi commercial operations! 🎉🎉 This is the world's first L4 commercial city-level permit ever issued outside the #US, showcasing our global leadership in autonomous driving. 🇦🇪🚕 Granted on October 31, 2025, the permit allows our Robotaxis to operate commercially without an on-board safety driver. Commercial operations will start on the Uber and TXAI platforms in #AbuDhabi very soon. In July 2023, WeRide was granted the UAE's first national license for all types of self-driving vehicles, enabling autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate-level approvals. As of October 2025, our Robotaxis have accumulated close to one million kilometers in Abu Dhabi. The latest permit removes the requirement for an in-vehicle safety officer, enabling WeRide Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi to achieve financial breakeven on unit economics. Since 2021, WeRide has been operating Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi with TXAI. In December 2024, we partnered with Uber to launch the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the US and #China, in Abu Dhabi. By July 2025, the service expanded to cover half of Abu Dhabi’s core areas, including Al Reem and Al Maryah. Looking ahead, WeRide plans to operate up to 1,000 Robotaxis in the Middle East by 2026, with tens of thousands by 2030, bringing us closer to truly accessible autonomous mobility in the region. 🚀 #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #UnitedArabEmirates #MiddleEast #AutonomousVehicles #AV #SmartMobility #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport #RobotaxiGXR
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🇯🇵🤝🇸🇬 We were pleased to host a delegation from The University of Tokyo for an experiential ride on WeRide's #Robobus in #Singapore. The professors, researchers, and advisors – who serve in advisory roles with Japan’s regulator Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism – were impressed by the vehicle’s smooth performance and its ability to handle complex scenarios autonomously. This exchange bridges two of our key markets, Singapore and #Japan. The Robobus the delegation experienced is part of our Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) deployment in partnership with Grab, currently plying public roads in Punggol, Singapore as part of autonomous testing ahead of passenger service in early 2026. Dialogues like this are essential to help advance cross-regional collaboration and drive the global adoption of safe, autonomous mobility. 🚘 #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicles #SmartMobility #Robotaxi #Robobus #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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Exciting week in the #UAE for WeRide at أبوظبي للأنظمة ذاتية الحركة | Abu Dhabi Autonomous! 🇦🇪 Our Founder and CEO, Dr. Tony Han, joined His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), to view WeRide's AV display at the event, featuring our #Robotaxi and #Robobus. Tony also took the stage for the panel "From Vision to Impact: Accelerating Abu Dhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem", alongside industry leaders His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office مكتب أبوظبي للاستثمار, and Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports. He emphasized how a strong, supportive ecosystem is crucial for AV deployment, noting #AbuDhabi's emergence as a global hub for AV innovation, thanks to forward-thinking regulators like Abu Dhabi Mobility (ITC). With ITC's support, WeRide has been operating Robotaxis with TXAI in Abu Dhabi since 2021. In December 2024, we launched our Robotaxi ride-hailing partnership with Uber in Abu Dhabi – the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the US and China. Since Q2 2025, fully driverless testing has been underway, paving the way for fully driverless commercial operations. Our rapid growth in Abu Dhabi would not have been possible without our incredible partners: Abu Dhabi Mobility, Uber, TXAI, and Farizon Auto UAE, whose collaboration drives innovation in autonomous mobility. 🚘🤝 #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicles #SmartMobility #Robotaxi #Robobus #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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🇸🇬 WeRide and Grab have received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore to conduct AV testing with the entire Ai.R fleet in the #Punggol district! We commenced Punggol's first AV testing in mid-October 2025. With this latest approval, we'll be stepping up our AV testing programme further. The total number of AV test runs in Punggol is expected to increase by up to four times by end-2025, as we prepare for Ai.R's first passenger rides by early 2026. 🛣️ Currently, our AVs are conducting test runs along two shuttle routes ahead of the upcoming Ai.R shuttle service, which will connect residents to MRT stations, bus interchanges, malls, and clinics. The Ai.R fleet includes 10 #GXRs and one #Robobus, all powered by WeRide’s proven autonomous driving technology. Equipped with LiDARs and cameras providing 360° vision up to 200 metres, the vehicles get smarter and safer with every test – perfecting turns, smooth acceleration and braking, navigating tight roads and carparks, and refining pick-ups and drop-offs. With rigorous testing and continuous learning, we’re leading the way together with Grab in making AVs a safe and reliable part of everyday life in #Singapore. #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #AV #SmartMobility #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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🇩🇪 We had the honor of hosting a high-level delegation from #Germany via Global Bridges, including representatives from the European Central Bank, foreign policy associations, and leading investment groups. The delegates expressed strong interest in WeRide’s growth trajectory and shared plans to visit #France and the #MiddleEast soon to experience WeRide vehicles firsthand. Europe remains a key region for us, with existing AV deployments in France, #Switzerland, and #Belgium. We're excited to keep working with partners such as Renault Group, beti - turn automated mobility in autonomous services, MACIF, SBB CFF FFS, Swiss Transit Lab, Zurich Airport Ltd, De Lijn, and Espaces-Mobilités to scale our AV technology across these markets. 🚘🤝 #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicles #SmartMobility #Robotaxi #Robobus #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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We're thrilled to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Tony Han, has been named one of the 2025 Forbes China Go-International Pioneers Top 30! The Go-International ranking recognizes leaders driving overseas expansion. As an early advocate for autonomous driving, Tony has always believed in taking AV technology worldwide to benefit millions of users. Under his leadership, WeRide has expanded rapidly, with vehicles testing or operating in over 30 cities across 11 countries, and holding autonomous driving permits in 7 countries. Along the way, the company has achieved multiple industry-first milestones, including: 🇦🇪 #UAE: Fully driverless testing in Abu Dhabi since Q2 2025, with commercial operations launching soon. 🇸🇦 #SaudiArabia: Robotaxi passenger service with Uber in Riyadh - first time AVs are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇬 #Singapore: Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride), Singapore's first autonomous shuttle service in a residential neighbourhood, with Grab. 🇫🇷 #France: Europe’s first fully driverless commercial Robobus with beti - turn automated mobility in autonomous services, Renault Group, and MACIF. We congratulate Tony on this remarkable recognition and are excited to continue supporting his vision for the global future of autonomous mobility. 🏆🚗 #WeRide #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #AV #SmartMobility #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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WeRide is proud to join أبوظبي للأنظمة ذاتية الحركة | Abu Dhabi Autonomous, happening November 10-12 at Yas Marina Circuit. 🇦🇪 Visit us at Booth 2O to explore our full AV lineup, including #Robotaxi, #Robobus, #Robosweeper, and #Robovan, and see our latest autonomous driving innovations. We'll also be having a Robotaxi demo at the Vehicle Dynamic Area, where participants can experience a fully driverless ride for the first time ahead of our commercial launch. 🎤 Our Founder and CEO, Dr. Tony Han, will also join a fireside chat – “From Vision to Impact: Accelerating #AbuDhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem” – on November 10 at 9.50am, sharing how WeRide's AVs are powering Abu Dhabi’s innovation economy. Come meet us and discover how we’re shaping the future of mobility in the UAE. Details in the poster below ⬇️ #WeRide #UAE #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #AV #SmartMobility #Tech #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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🇭🇰🇺🇸 WeRide has been listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) (HKEX: 0800.HK), becoming the world’s first #Robotaxi company to be dual primary listed in both #HongKong and the #US. As a first-mover in autonomous driving, we’re excited to continue our journey toward large-scale global commercialization. Check out highlights from our listing ceremony, from the bell-ringing with our founders Dr. Tony Han and Dr. Yan Li, to celebrations with our partners, investors, and team.👇 #WeRide #HKEX #NASDAQ #AutonomousDriving #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #SmartMobility #AV #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
WeRide Lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Becoming World's First Publicly Traded Robotaxi Company in Hong Kong and US
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WeRide (HKEX: 0800.HK, Nasdaq: WRD) officially lists on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), marking a new chapter in our global journey. 🇭🇰🎉 Today, we became the world’s first #Robotaxi company to be publicly traded on both #HongKong and #US exchanges – and the first Robotaxi and autonomous driving technology company to achieve a dual primary listing on both HKEX and Nasdaq. Under our Hong Kong listing, WeRide issued a total of 88.25 million shares (pre-greenshoe). This comprised 17.65 million shares for the public offering and 70.60 million shares for international placement. The offer price was set at HKD 27.1 per share, raising total proceeds of approximately HKD 2.39 billion (pre-greenshoe). 💬 Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide: "We are deeply grateful to our partners, investors, customers, and every member of the WeRide team. Your trust and dedication have helped turn our vision of autonomous driving into reality. Over the past eight years, WeRide has evolved from technological innovation to commercial operation, becoming the only company worldwide with products holding autonomous driving permits in seven countries, and deployments in over 30 cities across 11 countries. We firmly believe that safe and reliable autonomous driving technology will deliver huge economic and social benefits. Our Hong Kong listing marks a new beginning, and we will continue to lead with technology, drive global commercial deployment, and deliver long-term, sustainable value for our shareholders and society." From #Guangzhou to #AbuDhabi, #Singapore to #SaudiArabia, our AVs are redefining mobility in over 30 cities across 11 countries, powered by our WeRide One tech platform and GENESIS closed-loop simulation engine. Backed by global partners and investors including Uber, Bosch, Grab, NVIDIA, and Renault Group-Nissan Motor Corporation, we’re driving AV commercialization worldwide and moving closer to a fully driverless future. 🌍 Today’s listing is more than a financial milestone – it reflects our mission to transform urban living with autonomous driving. As we enter this next phase of growth, WeRide will continue to accelerate commercial AV deployments, expand into new markets, and build a safer, more efficient, and sustainable smart mobility ecosystem. 💫 #WeRide #HKEX #NASDAQ #AutonomousDriving #AutonomousMobility #AutonomousVehicle #SmartMobility #AV #Innovation #SmartCities #FutureOfTransport
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