WeRide’s Latest Robotaxi GXR to Start First Fully Unmanned Commercial Operations in Beijing
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has received approval to launch its latest generation Robotaxi, the GXR, for fully unmanned paid ride-hailing services in Beijing. This marks the company's second Robotaxi model achieving driverless commercial operations in the city, following its launch on Uber's platform in Abu Dhabi last December.
The service area covers key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations and routes to Beijing Daxing International Airport. The GXR features L4-level redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture, accommodating up to five passengers with industry-leading entry space and luggage storage.
WeRide operates Robotaxi services in multiple cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou, and Abu Dhabi. The company plans to expand its Beijing fleet to several hundred vehicles by 2025 and launch operations in Zurich, Switzerland.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) ha ricevuto l'approvazione per lanciare il suo ultimo modello di Robotaxi, il GXR, per servizi di ride-hailing a pagamento completamente senza conducente a Pechino. Questo segna il secondo modello di Robotaxi dell'azienda che raggiunge operazioni commerciali senza conducente nella città, dopo il suo lancio sulla piattaforma di Uber ad Abu Dhabi lo scorso dicembre.
L'area di servizio copre le regioni chiave all'interno della Zona di Sviluppo Economico e Tecnologico di Pechino, comprese le stazioni ferroviarie ad alta velocità e le rotte per l'Aeroporto Internazionale di Pechino Daxing. Il GXR presenta un'architettura di chassis ridondante drive-by-wire di livello L4, in grado di ospitare fino a cinque passeggeri con uno spazio di ingresso e un'area di stoccaggio bagagli leader nel settore.
WeRide gestisce servizi di Robotaxi in diverse città, tra cui Pechino, Guangzhou, Nanchino, Ordos, Suzhou e Abu Dhabi. L'azienda prevede di espandere la sua flotta a Pechino a diverse centinaia di veicoli entro il 2025 e di avviare operazioni a Zurigo, in Svizzera.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) ha recibido la aprobación para lanzar su última generación de Robotaxi, el GXR, para servicios de transporte a demanda completamente autónomos en Pekín. Esto marca el segundo modelo de Robotaxi de la compañía que logra operaciones comerciales sin conductor en la ciudad, después de su lanzamiento en la plataforma de Uber en Abu Dabi el pasado diciembre.
El área de servicio cubre regiones clave dentro de la Zona de Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico de Pekín, incluyendo estaciones de tren de alta velocidad y rutas hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional de Pekín Daxing. El GXR cuenta con una arquitectura de chasis redundante de conducción por cable de nivel L4, que puede acomodar hasta cinco pasajeros con un espacio de entrada y almacenamiento de equipaje líder en la industria.
WeRide opera servicios de Robotaxi en varias ciudades, incluyendo Pekín, Cantón, Nankín, Ordos, Suzhou y Abu Dabi. La compañía planea expandir su flota en Pekín a varios cientos de vehículos para 2025 y comenzar operaciones en Zúrich, Suiza.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD)는 베이징에서 완전 무인 유료 호출 서비스인 최신 세대 로보택시 GXR를 출시할 승인을 받았습니다. 이는 작년 12월 아부다비에서 우버 플랫폼에 출시된 이후, 이 도시에서 자율주행 상업 운영을 달성한 회사의 두 번째 로보택시 모델입니다.
서비스 지역은 베이징 경제 기술 개발 구역 내 주요 지역을 포함하며, 고속철도역과 베이징 다싱 국제공항으로 가는 노선이 포함됩니다. GXR는 L4 수준의 이중화 드라이브-바이-와이어 섀시 아키텍처를 갖추고 있으며, 최대 5명의 승객을 수용할 수 있고 업계 최고의 출입 공간과 수하물 보관 공간을 제공합니다.
WeRide는 베이징, 광저우, 난징, 오르도스, 쑤저우, 아부다비 등 여러 도시에서 로보택시 서비스를 운영하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년까지 베이징에서 수백 대의 차량으로 플릿을 확장할 계획이며, 스위스 취리히에서 운영을 시작할 예정입니다.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) a reçu l'approbation pour lancer sa dernière génération de Robotaxi, le GXR, pour des services de transport à la demande entièrement autonomes à Pékin. Cela marque le deuxième modèle de Robotaxi de l'entreprise à atteindre des opérations commerciales sans conducteur dans la ville, après son lancement sur la plateforme d'Uber à Abou Dhabi en décembre dernier.
La zone de service couvre des régions clés au sein de la Zone de Développement Économique et Technologique de Pékin, y compris des gares de train à grande vitesse et des itinéraires vers l'aéroport international de Pékin Daxing. Le GXR dispose d'une architecture de châssis redondante de conduite par câble de niveau L4, pouvant accueillir jusqu'à cinq passagers avec un espace d'entrée et un rangement des bagages de premier plan dans l'industrie.
WeRide exploite des services de Robotaxi dans plusieurs villes, y compris Pékin, Canton, Nankin, Ordos, Suzhou et Abou Dhabi. L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre sa flotte à Pékin à plusieurs centaines de véhicules d'ici 2025 et de lancer des opérations à Zurich, en Suisse.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) hat die Genehmigung erhalten, sein neuestes Robotaxi-Modell, das GXR, für vollautomatisierte bezahlte Fahrdienste in Peking einzuführen. Dies ist das zweite Robotaxi-Modell des Unternehmens, das in der Stadt kommerzielle Fahrten ohne Fahrer aufnehmen kann, nachdem es im vergangenen Dezember auf der Uber-Plattform in Abu Dhabi eingeführt wurde.
Das Servicegebiet umfasst wichtige Regionen innerhalb des Peking Wirtschafts- und Technologischen Entwicklungsgebiets, einschließlich Hochgeschwindigkeitsbahnhöfen und Routen zum internationalen Flughafen Peking Daxing. Der GXR verfügt über eine L4-Level redundante Drive-by-Wire-Chassis-Architektur und bietet Platz für bis zu fünf Passagiere mit branchenführendem Einstieg und Gepäckablage.
WeRide betreibt Robotaxi-Dienste in mehreren Städten, darunter Peking, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou und Abu Dhabi. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Flotte in Peking bis 2025 auf mehrere Hundert Fahrzeuge zu erweitern und in Zürich, Schweiz, zu starten.
- Received regulatory approval for fully unmanned commercial Robotaxi operations in Beijing
- Achieved rapid commercialization of GXR within 4 months of product launch
- Operating in multiple major cities across China and internationally
- Plans to expand Beijing fleet to several hundred vehicles by 2025
- Successfully partnered with Uber for Middle East operations
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Insights
The approval for WeRide's GXR Robotaxi in Beijing marks a pivotal advancement in autonomous vehicle commercialization. The achievement of fully unmanned operations in just four months post-launch is particularly noteworthy, as typical deployment cycles in this sector often extend 12-18 months. This accelerated timeline suggests superior technological readiness and efficient regulatory navigation.
The operational scope is strategically significant, covering the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and highway routes to Daxing International Airport. This combination of urban and highway approvals is rare in the autonomous driving sector, demonstrating advanced technical capabilities. The approval for airport routes is particularly valuable, as these high-frequency, predictable paths typically generate stronger unit economics than general urban mobility.
WeRide's global expansion strategy reveals a sophisticated market approach. The company has established operations in six major cities across three regions (China, Middle East, and Europe), with each market serving distinct strategic purposes. The Middle East operations through Uber provide valuable high-temperature testing conditions and faster regulatory pathways, while the planned Zurich expansion offers exposure to European safety standards and winter weather conditions.
The technical specifications of the GXR model present several competitive advantages. The L4-level redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture ensures operational safety while potentially reducing manufacturing costs through system integration. The hidden B-pillar design and optimized passenger space suggest a focus on user experience, critical for consumer adoption.
The planned expansion to several hundred vehicles in Beijing by 2025 indicates a measured scaling approach. This fleet size would enable meaningful data collection and operational optimization while managing capital expenditure. The company's ability to simultaneously operate in multiple markets with different regulatory frameworks demonstrates strong operational capabilities and positions WeRide favorably for future market expansion.
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced approval to launch its latest generation Robotaxi, the GXR, for fully unmanned paid ride-hailing services in Beijing. This marks WeRide’s second Robotaxi model to achieve fully driverless commercial operations in Beijing and GXR’s first large-scale commercial deployment in China, following its launch on the Uber platform in Abu Dhabi last December.
The service area spans key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations. GXR is also approved for commercial operations on highways, including routes to and from Beijing Daxing International Airport.
In just four months since WeRide officially launched GXR, the company has rapidly progressed to fully unmanned commercial operations, demonstrating "WeRide speed" in the commercial deployment of autonomous driving.
"The commercial launch of Robotaxi GXR in Beijing represents a pivotal achievement for WeRide and the autonomous driving industry,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide. “By advancing from product launch to unmanned commercial operations in just four months, we’ve demonstrated that autonomous technology is ready to meet various transportation needs at scale. With this expansion, we continue to set the standard for autonomous mobility, making self-driving technology a reality for passengers everywhere."
The culmination of over five years of WeRide's dedication to Robotaxi, GXR features industry-leading L4-level redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture, open mobile travel space, and the world's first hidden B-pillar design. It can accommodate up to five passengers, offering the widest entry and exit space, the best seating space, and the largest luggage storage space in the Robotaxi industry. Users can hail a GXR on WeRide Go app, available in major mobile app stores.
As the only autonomous driving technology company in the world to achieve commercial Robotaxi operations both in China and overseas, WeRide has launched Robotaxi services in Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, Suzhou, and Abu Dhabi. In 2024, WeRide partnered with Uber to launch the largest commercial Robotaxi fleet in the Middle East. In 2025, WeRide will launch fully unmanned Robotaxi operations in Zurich, Switzerland.
WeRide started fully unmanned Robotaxi services in Beijing in June 2023. With the commercial launch of GXR, WeRide will continue to expand the service scope and scale, planning to increase the number of Robotaxi operations in Beijing to several hundred by 2025.
Contact
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ICR, LLC
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+1 (332) 242-4398
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