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WeRide Inc. (WRD) generates frequent news as a global participant in autonomous driving and Robotaxi services. The company’s announcements focus on deployments and testing of its Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan and Robosweeper products, as well as regulatory milestones and capital markets activity. Readers following WeRide news can see how its WeRide One platform is applied across mobility, logistics and sanitation in multiple regions.
Recent news has highlighted WeRide’s fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi, supported by what the company describes as a city-level permit for Level 4 autonomous driving without an on-board safety driver. Other updates include Robotaxi services integrated into the Uber app in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, and the launch of the “WeRide Go” Robotaxi booking Mini Program on WeChat in China. The company also reports Robobus deployments in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Leuven and Zurich, and Robosweeper operations in Chinese cities and in markets including Singapore, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
WeRide’s news flow also covers financial and listing developments, such as its dual primary listing on NASDAQ and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and periodic financial results. Regulatory updates, including autonomous driving permits in countries such as Switzerland, China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and the US, are another recurring theme.
Investors and observers can use this news page to track WeRide’s progress in expanding its autonomous vehicle fleet, securing permits, and working with partners like Uber, Grab and Bosch. Regular updates provide context on how the company is advancing its autonomous driving technology and commercial operations across different markets and product lines.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber plan to launch a commercial Robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region in 2026, accessible via the Uber app, subject to Swiss regulatory approval. Zurich will be their first Swiss deployment and second European market after Madrid.
The fleet will scale over time, targeting fully driverless operations in core urban areas, with local operator Rydera managing day-to-day fleet activities. The rollout leverages WeRide’s existing driverless permits from Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) and operational experience from deployments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh.
WeRide (WRD) reported that the Chery Exeed Sterra ES equipped with WRD 3.0, co-developed with Bosch, won first place at the Tianjin round of the Second China Intelligent Driving Competition.
This result gives WeRide a record six consecutive wins and showcases WRD 3.0’s full-scene driving and parking capabilities, including P2P NOA, under stricter evaluation rules. WeRide notes WRD 3.0 has secured mass-production design appointments for over 30 vehicle types from Chery Automobile and GAC Group, with 2026 described as a key year for large-scale commercial deployment.
WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX:0800) outlined plans to commercialize its Level 4 autonomous vehicle portfolio in Slovakia after a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Fico, who expressed full government support. The first vehicles arrive this month, with testing in Bratislava, then Košice and the High Tatras.
According to WeRide, selected models are expected to enter public commercial operations in 2026, subject to Slovak and EU requirements. The project extends European deployments in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain, including a Robotaxi partnership with Uber.
WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX:0800) will be added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities list on June 4, allowing mainland China investors to trade its Hong Kong shares. The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of US$16.5 million, up 58% year-on-year, and operates about 2,800 autonomous vehicles across 40+ cities in 12 countries, including roughly 1,300 Robotaxis.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), Uber and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial Robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid in 2026, with rides available via the Uber app.
The partnership targets progressive fleet scaling, hundreds of Robotaxis, and future fully driverless service across core urban areas.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Renault Group are deploying the autonomous Robobus at the 2026 Roland-Garros tournament for a third straight year. The shuttle runs a 2.8 km route between three key stops from May 24 to June 7, including extended night-time operations.
This service is part of a broader European expansion that includes fully driverless Robobus service in France’s Drôme region, commercial operations in Belgium, airport deployment in Zurich without a front-row safety driver, and upcoming Robotaxi launches in Switzerland and Slovakia.
WeRide (WRD) reported that its WRD 3.0 L2++ ADAS solution achieved a record five consecutive wins at the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition, with Exeed Sterra ES scoring 102.81 points in the Hefei round.
WRD 3.0 runs on NVIDIA Orin and Qualcomm SA8650, benefits from the WeRide GENESIS simulation platform, has a new chip partnership with SiEngine, and has secured nearly 30 design wins across GAC Group and Chery Group brands, spanning vehicles priced around $14,000–$44,000. WeRide plans to expand its L2++ ADAS business to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) reported record unaudited Q1 2026 revenue of RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million), up 57.6% year over year. Product revenue grew 115.8% and service revenue 49.0%. Gross profit reached RMB39.6 million with a 34.7% margin; operating loss was RMB431.0 million.
Net loss was RMB389.1 million, while cash, deposits and restricted cash totaled RMB6,224.7 million. The global AV fleet expanded to about 2,800 vehicles, WRD 3.0 became China’s first four‑time urban intelligent driving champion, and fully driverless robotaxi services advanced in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) announced its Annual General Meeting on June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time in Guangzhou. Shareholders of record as of close of business on May 22, 2026 are entitled to notice and to vote. ADS holders must instruct Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to vote underlying Class A shares. The company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, available on the company website and the SEC site.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) will release unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 before U.S. market open. Management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. HKT with English and Chinese interpretation; registration is required.
A live and archived webcast will be available on the company investor relations site.