On December 12, WeRide in partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app.
WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by select

On November 26, WeRide announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first driverless deployment in the Middle East, as well as the first city outside the United States to host fully driverless operations on the Uber platform. 
Public commercial operation

On November 20, WeRide announced that its Robotaxi has received a driverless permit from Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), authorizing it to operate autonomously on public roads in the Furttal region. This is the first driverless Robotaxi permit (for passengers) issued in Switzerland.
Under this permit, WeR

On November 13, Beijing E-Town announced the recent signing of a cooperative project on the Hong Kong deployment of autonomous driving between WeRide and Kwoon Chung Bus.
-          Robobus: WeRide plans to deploy 200 Robobuses in Hong Kong in three years.
-          Robotaxi: The two companies will jointly promote l

On November 6, WeRide was listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) under the stock code 0800.HK, becoming the world’s first autonomous driving company to be listed on both the U.S. and Hong Kong stock markets.
For the HKEX listing, WeRide globally issued 88.25 million offer shares, including 17.6

On November 5, WeRide announced that its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution, jointly developed with Bosch, has officially achieved SOP (Start of Production). WeRide started production in just seven months.
WePilot 3.0 builds on WeRide's breakthroughs in one-stage end-to-end large m

On October 28, WeRide announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) the launch of initial public offering, lasting until November 3. The newly issued shares are expected to have their pricing unveiled on November 4 and be listed for trading on the HKEX on November 6.
According to the prospectus, We

On October 24, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia. At the initial launch, each Robotaxi will include a vehicle operator to ensure a safer and mor

On October 14, Pony.ai and WeRide both received a notice on the filing of a share issuance for listing outside of the Chinese mainland from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).
Pony.ai, which was listed on NASDAQ in November 2024, plans to issue no more than 102,146,500 ordinary shares for listing on th

On October 2, WeRide announced the launch of Robotaxi GXR and Robobus pilot operations in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA). This represents WeRide's first deployment in Ras Al Khaimah and its expansion into a third emirate in the UAE. The pilot integrates WeRide's autonomous vehicles (A

On September 26, Pony.ai and WeRide announced that they have received permits from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials.
With the new testing permit, Pony.ai has started pilot tests in certain areas. The service is planned to launch commercially without a driver in 2026. T

Announced on September 22, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) and Grab will roll out Ai.R, Singapore’s first consumer-facing autonomous shuttle service, in Punggol. 
The service will operate 11 WeRide vehicles, five-seater GXRs and eight-seater Robobuses, along two fixed routes connecting residential areas to key hubs such a

On September 19, WeRide announced that its Robobus has received Belgium's first federal test permit for a Level 4 autonomous shuttle. The permit allows WeRide's Robobus to undergo testing on public roads. The service will be run in partnership with Flemish public transport operator De Lijn, the City of Leuven, and mo

On September 11, WeRide announced its expansion into Belgium with the launch of its Robobus in Leuven, in partnership with public transportation company De Lijn, the City of Leuven, and mobility consultancy firm Espaces-Mobilités. The move marks WeRide's 11th global market worldwide and builds on its European presenc

On August 21, WeRide launched WePilot AiDrive, its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution. Developed in partnership with Bosch, this milestone comes just six months after both companies brought their two-stage end-to-end solution into mass production.
With mass production and vehicle i

Announced on August 15, 2025, Grab committed to a strategic equity investment in WeRide to accelerate the rollout of Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles across Southeast Asia.
The partnership aims to integrate WeRide’s autonomous technology into Grab’s fleet management, enhance operational efficiency, and suppo

On August 12, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) announced that its Founder and CEO, Dr. Tony Han, has joined Singapore’s 17-member Steering Committee on Autonomous Vehicles (AV), chaired by the Acting Transport Minister. 
The committee brings together representatives from government, academia, industry, and labor to shape p

On August 5, WeRide announced that it was recently permitted to launch nighttime (from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) open road testing of Robotaxis in the Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area.
The WeRide Robotaxi is equipped with around 20 sensors, including high-precision, high-dynamic-range cameras and high

On July 29, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started operating their Robotaxis on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre. The expanded service is expected to double ride volumes, now covering about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas.
The WeRide and Uber aim to co

Announced on July 17, 2025, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless Robobus service at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore, operating without a safety officer on board. 
Approved by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) after a year of safe trials, the Robobus now serves the public o