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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 Grab launched Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service, Ai.R, in Punggol on April 1, 2026. The Ai.R fleet has served over 1,000 early riders and logged 30,000km of autonomous mileage. Rides are free until mid-2026 while routes, hours and operator training scale.
Operations run weekdays 9:30 AM–5:30 PM with two full shuttle routes and a 20-minute mini route; 14 Grab driver-partners are certified Safety Operators and Remote Operator training is underway.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber launched fully driverless, fare‑charging Robotaxi operations in Dubai on March 31, 2026, starting service in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. The service is available via the Uber app's "Autonomous" option and is endorsed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority.
The launch follows a supervised trial from December 2025 and a driverless trial permit issued in February 2026; WeRide says it has over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East, achieved operational profitability in the region since 2025, and previously committed to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) reported record full-year 2025 revenue of RMB684.6 million (US$97.9M), up 89.6% year‑over‑year, and fourth-quarter revenue of RMB314.0 million, up 123.0% YoY. Gross profit was RMB206.8 million (margin 30.2%). Operating loss and net loss narrowed by 15.5% and 34.2% respectively. Cash and liquid investments totaled RMB7.1 billion. The global AV fleet reached 1,125 robotaxis (2,113 total AVs) with a 2026 fleet target of 2,600 vehicles. Board authorized a US$100 million share repurchase program.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is launching Slovakia’s first national autonomous vehicle (AV) program through a strategic partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia, joining France, Belgium and Switzerland as its fourth European market. Testing will begin in Bratislava in H1 2026, then expand to Košice and the High Tatras, deploying Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan and Robosweeper under Ministry of Transport supervision and aiming to enable future fully driverless commercial operations once legislative and safety requirements are met.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) showcased the Robotaxi GXR powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform at GTC 2026, targeting Southeast Asia expansion. The release highlights HPC 3.0 cutting autonomous suite cost by 50% and lowering TCO by 84%, a plan for > 2,600 active Robotaxis in 2026, and a binding agreement to deliver 2,000 GXRs by 2026. Current vehicle hardware costs are ~$40,000, with potential further reductions of 15% as fleets scale. Public AV trials in Singapore’s Punggol district begin April 1, 2026.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) announced that shareholders approved all proposed resolutions at extraordinary general, Class A and Class B meetings on March 13, 2026 in Guangzhou.
Approvals include an amended and restated memorandum and articles, a general mandate to allot/issue/resell Class A shares or treasury shares, a general share/ADS repurchase mandate, and adoption of the WeRide 2026 Share Plan.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) announced integration of its Robotaxi service into the Tencent Mobility Service mini program on WeChat, effective March 13, 2026, enabling in-app booking and payment without additional apps.
The rollout begins in Guangzhou with plans to expand to more cities, and follows prior strategic cooperation with Tencent Cloud and a May 2025 agreement to deepen collaboration.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Geely Farizon agreed to deliver 2,000 purpose-built Robotaxi GXR vehicles by 2026 and showcased an upgraded GXR due to roll off in Q3 2026. As of Jan 2026 WeRide operated 1,023 Robotaxis and expects its fleet to surpass 2,600 vehicles this year.
The GXR uses WeRide’s GEN8 with Sensor Suite 8.0, offering 17x point-cloud resolution, 600m detection range and claimed ~70% more reaction time; assembly time falls from one hour to under 10 minutes and vehicle cost is expected to decline ~15%.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) will release its unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Monday, March 23, 2026 before U.S. markets open. Management will host an earnings call at 8:00 A.M. ET (8:00 P.M. Hong Kong Time) the same day.
Registration links are provided for English and Chinese simultaneous interpretation (listen-only). Registered participants receive dial-in details and a unique access PIN. A live and archived webcast will be available on the company investor relations website.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) and Uber launched the first commercial Robotaxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi on Feb 12, 2026, expanding routes to Corniche Road, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Khalifa City, Masdar City, and Rabdan.
The service now covers approximately 70% of Abu Dhabi's core areas, the fleet has quadrupled since December 2024, and WeRide operates over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East. Companies committed to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East by 2027. Public operations currently run with a vehicle specialist on-board as part of a phased move toward fully driverless service.