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On December 30th, WeRide, in collaboration with Guangzhou Bus Group, officially launched commercial fee-based autonomous minibus services. The two parties obtained the qualification for the demonstration and application of intelligent connected vehicles in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, on December 21st, and were granted permission to conduct commercial fee-based operations of autonomous microcirculation buses (Robobus). This marks the first nationwide commercial operation license for pre-installed mass-produced Robobus! 
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 (WeRide Robobus cruising on the streets of Guangzhou)   

The routes involved in this commercial demonstration application include Bio Island Line 1, Bio Island Line 2, Knowledge City Yongjingwan Convenience Line, Guangzhou Tower Line, and Pazhou Loop. In addition to the 5 autonomous driving convenience lines that have already undergone passenger testing, there will be groundbreaking openings for the autonomous bus BRT route between BRT Xiayuan Station and BRT Wenyuan Station (Subway Shuanggang Station), as well as night routes for Bio Island Line 1, Bio Island Line 2. 

Citizens can board directly by swiping their metro card Yangcheng Tong  (supporting Yangcheng Tong payment, mobile QR code payment, NFC payment; as the route is a convenience line, card swiping does not participate in public transportation ticket discounts). One person per seat, standing is not allowed, and minors are allowed to ride accompanied by guardians. Night routes will be available on Bio Island Line 1 and Bio Island Line 2. During the trial operation period, no charges will be incurred, and citizens who want to take the night routes can directly pre-book through the "Smart Minibus" applet on WeChat.  

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 (Citizens experiencing the Robobus)  

Securing the commercial demonstration application license for Robobus and officially entering the fee-based operational stage signifies that Robobus has stepped into the large-scale commercial deployment. This significant milestone is backed by WeRide's nearly two years of operational accumulation in Guangzhou. Guangzhou, being the first in the country to establish a relatively complete intelligent connected vehicle testing and application system, along with the "1+1+2+7" autonomous driving commercial demonstration operation policy system, has accumulated a wealth of pilot demonstration experience. As one of the first intelligent connected vehicle road test pilot areas in Guangzhou, Huangpu District has consistently played a leading role and locomotive in the high-quality development of intelligent connected vehicles. It strongly supports and guides relevant enterprises to accelerate the exploration of commercial operation models for intelligent connected vehicles, further promoting the development of the autonomous driving industry and innovation and upgrading in the transportation industry. 

On September 21, 2022, WeRide Robobus was selected as one of the first 14 intelligent transportation pilot tasks by the Ministry of Transport, achieving the highest level of national recognition. Currently, the successful landing experience of WeRide Robobus in Guangzhou has been successfully replicated in many cities at home and abroad, including Beijing, Wuxi, Nanjing, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and others.  

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 (WeRide Robobus pioneers the design without a steering wheel and driver's cabin)  

Commercialization has always been a focal point in the development of the autonomous driving industry, and as a leader in the L4 autonomous driving field, WeRide has consistently worked on commercialization practices. In November 2019, WeRide launched China's first publicly-operated Robotaxi fee-based service in the Huangpu District of Guangzhou. On November 17, 2023, WeRide was officially authorized to provide fee-based Robotaxi in Yizhuang, Beijing.  

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On November 17, 2023, WeRide Robotaxi officially started accepting orders and welcoming passengers in Beijing!  

Now, WeRide's fee-based services have expanded from Robotaxi to Robobus, receiving approval for the commercial application of L4 autonomous driving technology in the smart mobility scenario. This will undoubtedly unleash significant commercial potential and blood-making capabilities, setting a model and benchmark for the entire industry's commercial development.  

The road ahead may be challenging, but WeRide remains steadfast in its commitment to progress, continuously expanding the operational scale and scope of various autonomous driving products, bringing convenient, comfortable, and worry-free autonomous travel options to residents in more cities!  

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The First Nationwide! WeRide Approved for Fee-Based Autonomous Minibus Operations in Guangzhou

Singapore, 11th Dec, 2023 -- WeRide, a leading global Level 4 autonomous driving technology company, officially announced that it has successfully obtained the Milestone Testing Regime Level 1 License for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) on Public Roads (referred to as "M1 License") and the T1 Assessment License for AVs on Public Paths (referred to as "T1 License") from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore. With these licenses, **WeRide's Robobus will be able to conduct tests on a larger scale on public roads in Singapore**, covering important areas such as One North and the National University of Singapore.

With this achievement, **WeRide becomes the first and, to date, the only technology company globally to simultaneously hold autonomous driving permits in China, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore**.

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(WeRide's Robobus in Singapore)

It is reported that the conditions for obtaining the M1 License in Singapore are extremely stringent. The assessment covers multiple dimensions, including basic autonomous driving functions, static obstacle recognition, dynamic obstacle avoidance, redundancy in vehicle control by safety driver, overall vehicle safety performance, and more. Vehicles must accurately and flawlessly complete the mentioned tasks within test facilities that highly replicate the urban road traffic scenarios in Singapore. Additionally, the Singapore authorities have exceptionally high safety requirements, making this license highly prestigious.

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(WeRide's Robobus Operated Stably Even in Heavy Rain)

From the arrival of WeRide's Robobus at the Centre of Excellence for Testing and Research of Autonomous Vehicles in Singapore (CETRAN) on August 28th to the successful acquisition of both M1 and T1 licenses, **WeRide accomplished this feat in just three months. This achievement sets a record for the speed at which an autonomous driving company obtained licenses in Singapore**. It highlights the company's international leadership in the Level 4 autonomous driving field.

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(WeRide's Robobus at CETRAN)

Over the past decade, Singapore has experienced a staggering 66% increase in total domestic travel, leading to persistent challenges for the local government in terms of road network congestion and parking issues. Additionally, more than 30% of Singapore's urban transportation workforce is over 50 years old, indicating a rapidly aging population.

As a result, the development of high-density autonomous public transportation has become a crucial focus for the sustainable development of Singapore. This aligns seamlessly with WeRide's positioning as a provider of autonomous driving technology solutions and an operator of autonomous driving transportation services. In October of this year, **WeRide signed strategic cooperation agreements with two Singaporean companies, Woodlands Transport Services and EZ Buzz**, further expanding its network of local partners.

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(Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Took a Test Ride in WeRide's Robobus Accompanied by WeRide's Founder and CEO Tony Han)

Looking back at the year 2023, WeRide has made remarkable progress both domestically and internationally. On July 3rd, after nearly two years of dedicated efforts of operating Robotaxi fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), **WeRide was granted the first autonomous driving license in the UAE, announced by the UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum**. This is the first national-level autonomous driving license in the Middle East and even globally. It signifies that all of WeRide's autonomous driving vehicles can undergo road tests and operations on public roads throughout the entire UAE.

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(WeRide's Robotaxi in the UAE)

On November 17th, WeRide received the notice to launch a commercial operation of fully driverless Robotaxi from Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Piolt Zone, which is called “driverless inside the vehicle and remote monitoring outside the vehicle" stage. This means **WeRide can provide a fare-charing service of Robotaxis with no safety driver on board to the public in Yizhuang, Beijing**. This marks a significant acceleration in the company's large-scale commercialization.

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(WeRide's Fully Driverless Robotaxi in Beijing)

In the future, WeRide will continue to overcome various challenges, bringing the company's high-quality autonomous driving technology, products, and services to more countries and regions, effectively transforming urban living with autonomous driving.



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A New Milestone! WeRide Obtained the Singapore M1 and T1 Autonomous Vehicles Licenses

Guangzhou, November 27th, 2023 -- The Ambassador of Germany to China Dr. Patricia FLOR and her delegation visited the Guangzhou office of WeRide, a globally leading L4 autonomous driving company. The ambassador's entourage comprised Mr. Jan RUDOLPH, the Consul General of Germany in Guangzhou; Dr. Thomas WEITHÖNER, Head of the Economic Department, German Embassy Beijing; Ms. Lil OGGESEN from Political Department, German Embassy Beijing; and Ms. Ling Wang from Economic Department, German Consulate General in Guangzhou, etc. WeRide's Founder and CEO Tony Han, SVP of Engineering Hua Zhong, VP Lin Luo and other representatives warmly received the delegation. The two sides held in-depth exchanges on WeRide's technology accumulation, commercial experience and global expansion.


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( Ambassador FLOR and her delegation took a group photo with WeRide Robobus. Among them, the fourth from the left is Dr. Patricia FLOR, the German Ambassador to China; the third from the left is Mr. Jan RUDOLPH, Consul General of Germany in Guangzhou; the first from the left is Dr. Thomas WEITHÖNER, Head of the Economic Department, German Embassy Beijing; the fifth from the left is Hua Zhong, WeRide's SVP of Engineering; and the second from left is Luo Lin, VP of WeRide)


Ambassador FLOR and her delegation first visited WeRide's Robotaxi and two models of Robosweepers, and then took a ride on WeRide's Robobus to experience the smooth performance of L4 fully autonomous driving on public roads. 

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( Ambassador FLOR and her delegation on WeRide's Robobus)


During the discussion and exchange session, Ambassador FLOR mentioned that Germany is currently facing the problems of aging labor force and labor shortage in areas such as public transportation, environment sanitation, and intra-city delivery. She acknowledged that WeRide's autonomous driving technology and products are conducive to alleviating and solving these problems. Meanwhile, She noted that Germany is actively promoting the application of green energy, and the autonomous driving vechicles that are powered by electricity are also an important component of this green strategy.


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(Ambassador FLOR shared Germany's development strategy)


Tony Han, the founder and CEO of WeRide, highly agreed with this and shared his views. He pointed out that in the automotive technology field, autonomous driving companies like WeRide has strong software and algorithm capabilities, while German OEMs and Tier 1 companies have a solid manufacturing foundation and strong supply chain management capabilities. These two kinds of companies can complement each other's strengths and work together to tackle the global challenges such as aging population, frequent traffic accidents, global climate change, etc.


WeRide has been actively expanding into overseas markets. Among them, Germany is an important stop on the WeRide's global business blueprint. The company announced in May 2022 on getting strategic investment from the German company Bosch, the world's leading Tier 1 in automotive industry. The two sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote the R&D and commercialization of advanced driving assistance solution, aiming to achieve large-scale production and market-oriented application of SAE L2-3 level autonomous driving for passenger cars.
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( Display of full stack ADAS solution jointly developed by WeRide and Bosch)


In April 2023, the full stack advanced driving assistance solution jointly developed by WeRide and Bosch was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, fully demonstrating the technical advantages of both parties. It can provide advanced driving functions, integrated driving and parking functions, and basic auxiliary driving functions such as driving safety, comfort, and lighting. In addition, the computing platform with high computing power supports "shadow mode" closed-loop data iteration, continuously improving product performance.


WeRide established a branch in Stuttgart, Germany at the beginning of 2023, and formed a local team to actively promote cooperation with local governments and enterprises. The visit of Ambassador FLOR and her delegation has demonstrated WeRide's international brand awareness, effectively promoting the company's further commercial expansion and landing in Germany, thereby bringing more new smart and autonomous travel options to local citizens.

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Ambassador of Germany to China Dr. Patricia FLOR and her delegation visited WeRide

Beijing, November 17, 2023 -- WeRide received the notice to launch a commercial pilot operation of fully driverless Robotaxi from Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Piolt Zone (hereinafter referred to as “Pilot Zone”), which is called “driverless inside the vehicle and remote monitoring outside the vehicle" stage. This means WeRide can now provide a charging service of fully driverless Robotaxis to the public in Yizhuang, Beijing.   

Since being approved to carry out driverless road test in the Pilot Zone in October 2022, WeRide has gradually got the permits to carry out “unmanned remote stage” demonstration application, high-speed road testing to and back from the airport, and now the commercial pilot operation, marking a leading development speed in the autonomous driving industry.


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(Citizens in Beijing experienced WeRide’s fully driverless Robotaxi)

After the service is open to the public, citizens can hail a WeRide's Robotaxi within the designated area via WeRide Go App and view the estimated cost in real time. The Robotaxis will arrive at the designated pick-up point, and passengers need to verify their identity by scanning the QR code before getting in the car. The service scope of WeRide's Robotaxis covers popular destinations such as core subway stations, residential areas, key business districts, office and industrial parks, etc., with a total of 242 pick-up and drop-off stops. One Robotaxi can serve 1-3 passengers at a time, operating from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm.


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(WeRide's fully driverless Robotaxi)

WeRide has always been a leader in the area of Robotaxi. In November 2018, WeRide, in collaboration with Guangzhou Baiyun Taxi Group, launched China's first Robotaxi. In November 2019, WeRide launched the nation's first commercial Robotaxi service in Guangzhou. To date, WeRide has completed more than 1,400 days of commercial Robotaxi operation without any proactive accidents.

WeRide's rich experience on Robotaxi operation has also been applied overseas, providing a strong foundation for the company's global expansion. In November 2021, WeRide and its UAE partner Bayanat launched Robotaxi services on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, bringing a new travel experience to local citizens and tourists. So far, they have completed nearly 20,000 customer orders and won unanimous praise from local users.

Based on WeRide's solid technical capabilities and high product and service quality, on July 3 this year, the Prime Minister of the UAE announced that the UAE's first autonomous driving test license was issued to WeRide, which is the first national-level driverless license in the Middle East and even in the world. 


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(WeRide's Robotaxis are all EVs, and the interior space is quiet and comfortable)

In the future, WeRide will continue to increase the number of Robotaxis, add popular pick-up and drop-off stops, and accelerate the commercialization of various types of self-driving products such as Robobus, Robosweeper and Robovan, to create an efficient and convenient travel ecosystem for local citizens and make driverless services within reach of everyone.

Contact: pr@weride.ai

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WeRide received approval to launch a paid service of fully driverless Robotaxis in Beijing

On November 15, as the first self-driving fleet to land in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, WeRide's Robotaxis successfully completed public trial operations for a month and a half. The company will continue its Robotaxi service in Kangbashi District of Ordos, a city in Inner Mongolia, bringing a brand-new ride-hailing experience to local citizens.

This milestone signifies that WeRide is continuously empowering the project of Ordos New Energy Intelligent and Connected Transportation Demonstration Zone with its leading autonomous driving technology and rich commercialization experience. This project is led by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Ordos New Energy Development and Utilization Co., Ltd.


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(WeRide’s Robotaxis on the streets of Ordos)


WeRide's Robotaxi fleet in Ordos has 42 stops, covering the main area of Kangbashi District. The company will continue to expand the oepration area and add more popular stops until the whole area of Kangbashi District is covered.


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(WeRide’s Robotaxi operation area in Ordos)


Equipped with various sensors such as lidars, blind spot lidars and high-precision cameras, WeRide's Robotaxi has a 360-degree sensing capability within 200 meters, meeting the needs of all-day, all-weather and all-scenario operation.

Unlike traditional taxis which stop by when you wave your hands, WeRide's Robotaxis have fixed pick-up and drop-off stops. Passengers can have a free ride after making a reservation via the "Ordos Warm City Smart Travel" WeChat mini program.


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(Citizens lined up to experience WeRide’s Robotaxi)


“We also have a fusion perception service provided by the cloud infrastructure platform, which utilizes the advantages of a wide range of data sources and ultra-visionary data acquisition capabilities. This platform provides ultra-visionary multi-source fusion perception data for the vehicles, including real-time signal light data, which improves the driving safety in the border scenarios." Ordos Intelligent and Connected Project Engineer said.


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(WeRide's remote support cockpit adds one more layer of Robotaxi operation safety)


In addition to monitoring real-time operation of driverless vehicles, the remote support center can also carry out remote extrication, providing an additional layer of safety for autonomous driving.

Under the grand vision of achieving carbon neutrality, WeRide's Robotaxis are all EVs, with no exhaust throughout their life cycle, providing a low-carbon and green mobility choice in the local community.

After a ride in WeRide's Robotaxi, the local citizens couldn't wait to share the novel experience with their families: "I really didn't expect that the car could drive itself, and its driving skill is better than mine. It's really incredible!"


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(Children visiting WeRide's Robotaxi under the guidance of their families)


Currently, the Ordos New Energy Intelligent and Connected Transportation Demonstration Zone Project has opened 42 stops in Kangbashi District. And the operation hours are from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 14:30 p.m.-17:00 p.m. From Monday to Friday. In its trial operations, WeRide's Robotaxis finished over 1,000 trips for over 2,000 passengers in the city.

By landing in Ordos, WeRide has not only expanded its business operation to Northwest China, but has also demonstrated its profound technical accumulation and strong commercial strength in the field of L4 autonomous driving. WeRide will continue to expand the commercial application of autonomous driving technologies and products in urban life scenarios, and deliver a new experience of future travel to residents of more cities.

The future of travel is here! Come to experience it!

Contact: pr@weride.ai

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First in Inner Mongolia! WeRide's Robotaxis Started Operation in Ordos

RIYADH, Oct. 24-26 -- The seventh Future Investment Initiative (FII7) forum was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, under the theme "The New Compass", bringing together more than 6,000 representatives from more than 90 countries and regions. WeRide was invited to attend this forum and performed dynamic demo runs of its L4 autonomous driving robobus, providing VIP test rides. This once again demonstrates WeRide's leading applications in self-driving technology to the world.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

As the only dynamic display of autonomous driving technology at FII7, WeRide's Robobus provided a three-day VIP trial rides at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center and received more than a hundred important passengers. This Robobus is the world's first purpose-built self-driving minibus for massive production, which pioneers a cockpit-less design and won the Red Dot Design Award and the 2023 Fortune China Best Design Award.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

WeRide's Robobus has a 360-degree sensing capability with no blind spots, and has a 200-meter range of obstacle detection. With a top speed of 40km/h, this Robobus can operate on open roads all day and all night under all kinds of weather conditions.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

Currently, WeRide is testing and operating this Robobus in 19 cities around the world, including Guangzhou, Beijing, Wuxi and other cities in China, as well as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East, and will soon enter the trial operation phase in Singapore.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

During the forum, WeRide's founder and CEO Tony Han was invited to participate in a panel discussion titled Engineering The Wheels Of Tomorrow. He shared that the development of the autonomous driving industry requires cooperation in several aspects: cooperation among players both from upstream and downstream along the industry chain; cooperation among different countries and regions; cooperation on the experience sharing of production, commercialization, and policies & regulations making.

On July 3, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced via Twitter that the UAE has granted its first national license for self-driving vehicles to WeRide, which is the world's first national-level autonomous driving license. Prior to this, WeRide's Robotaxi had been operating in the UAE for nearly two years, serving nearly 20,000 customer orders. These have laid a solid foundation for WeRide's expansion in the Middle East market.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

The invitation to FII7 is WeRide's second time getting invited to an international event held in Saudi Arabia, with the first time being the 2022 Global AI Summit. It has effectively accelerated WeRide's pace in its market expansion in KSA.
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(WeRide's Robobus at FII7)

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was established in October 2017 by Mohammed Bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the aim to explore investment areas and development paths that will shape the future global economy. This year’s FII brings together global financial leaders such as Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Schwarzman, founder of Blackstone Group,  David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group, and CEOs of technological companies from various countries. 

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WeRide Showcased Fully Driverless Robobus on the 7th Future Investment Initiative Forum in KSA

New York, September 27, 2023 -- Fortune magazine released its "2023 Change the World" list, featuring 59 companies which make a positive impact on the world's environment and society. WeRide, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, ranked eighth on the list. Among the top 10, Tesla and General Motors ranked 1st. 
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Source: PR Newswire

This marks the ninth year of Fortune magazine publishing the “Change the World” list. The 59 companies on the list have gained worldwide recognition for their positive impact on the global environment or society through sustainable revenue strategies, innovative business operations, and remarkable ESG contributions. In terms of geographical distribution, 34 companies are from North America, 11 from Europe, 8 from Asia and Australia, 3 from Africa, and 3 from South America.

This year's list is led by companies at the forefront of the electric vehicle and autonomous driving innovation. WeRide stood out globally with its robust autonomous driving technology, diverse autonomous driving commercialization, and ongoing contributions to social welfare. It showcased its achievements by addressing issues such as reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents, solving aging population problems & upgrading labor force structures, promoting green and clean energy applications, and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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WeRide Robotaxi

As the first company in China to launch commercial operations of Robotaxis, WeRide has been operating Robotaxis for over 1,300 days without causing any safety accidents. At the same time, WeRide has deployed Robobuses in 19 cities worldwide, providing local residents with a convenient, comfortable, and smart transportation option.
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WeRide Robobus

Currently, WeRide has a fleet of over 600 autonomous driving vehicles, all of which are electric. Among them, WeRide's Robosweepers can fully autonomously perform road cleaning, dust suppression, and disinfection tasks. On average, each Robosweeper can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 10,000 kilograms per month.
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WeRide Robosweeper

While rapidly advancing its technological development and commercial expansion, WeRide continues to fulfill its social responsibility. For example, WeRide offers autonomous driving experiences and study tours to young students, especially those from less developed areas. It has also established deep connections with well-known domestic and international universities, allowing students to experience the charm of technology and nurturing more high-potential talents for the industry. 

Being selected for the "2023 Change the World" List means both an honor and a responsibility for WeRide. The company will continue to forge ahead, bringing more positive impact to the world through technological breakthroughs, commercial applications, and charitable practices, ultimately transforming urban living with autonomous driving.

For Fortune’s release, please click below: https://fortune.com/company/weride/change-the-world/.

**About WeRide**

Established in 2017, WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies. It is the first and only technology company in the world that holds driverless test permits in China, the U.S. and the UAE. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make our mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible.   

WeRide has been a pioneer in accelerating the commercialization of autonomous driving technologies and services around the world, ranking No.1 among all the autonomous driving players in the world by its revenue. Through strategic alliances with leading OEMs, Tier1 players, and logistics service platforms, WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robosweeper, Robovan and Advanced Driving Assistance Systems to provide services including online ride-hailing, on-demand transport, and intra-city logistics.
    
WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and has expanded its R&D and operation centers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuxi, as well as San Jose, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore, doing autonomous driving test and operations in 26 cities worldwide. WeRide has formed partnerships with top-tier global OEMs including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group and GAC Group, etc.  


Contact: pr@weride.ai


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WeRide Named Top 10 to Fortune 2023 Change the World List

Recently, the Beijing Municipal High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Area Office issued a notice regarding the autonomous driving testing roads and areas for high-speed ways to and back from the airport. WeRide became one of the pioneers to obtain the qualification for high-speed road testing within the demonstration area. With the announcement of the new airport high-speed testing scenario, WeRide will also accelerate its road testing efforts along the airport expressway, continuously advancing towards the demonstration phase for passenger transportation.
 
 
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(WeRide Robotaxi at Beijing Daxing International Airport)
 
During the 2023 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, Beijing launched its first autonomous shuttle service from Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 to the new China International Exhibition Center. WeRide received approval to operate on the Capital Airport expressway, providing VIP shuttle services for event attendees, covering a round trip distance of over 17 kilometers. This successfully addressed the autonomous driving challenges from low speed to high speed and from urban to the airport, further expanding the scope of autonomous driving shuttle service scenarios on fixed routes.
 
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(WeRide Robotaxi at the 2023 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference)
 
Airport shuttle service is an important part of citizens' transportation needs, carrying essential social activities such as business, tourism, family visits, and more. In the future, WeRide will systematically conduct road testing between Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and Beijing Daxing International Airport Terminal, covering multiple urban and expressway scenarios, including approximately 40 kilometers of high-speed routes, to provide citizens with more efficient and comfortable airport shuttle services.
 
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(WeRide Robotaxi at Beijing Daxing International Airport)
 
Since obtaining the authorization for driverless road testing in the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicles Policy Pilot Zone in October 2022, WeRide has experienced rapid growth and development in Beijing, quickly entering the stage of driverless Robotaxi for passenger transportation.
 
Currently, within the core area of 225 square kilometers in Beijing Yizhuang, citizens can use the WeRide Go App to hail a fully driverless Robotaxi to go to designated areas such as subway stations, core business districts, large office parks, and more.
 
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(WeRide Robotaxi)
 
The launch of the airport expressway autonomous driving shuttle testing represents an expansion of WeRide's autonomous driving technology application scope and a broadening of its service scenarios. It marks a solid step forward for WeRide on its path towards driverless commercial operation.
 
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(WeRide Robotaxi at Beijing Daxing International Airport)
 
In addition to Robotaxi, WeRide also showcased a range of products, including Robobus and Robosweeper, at the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, providing a comprehensive display of the company's product strength and diverse applications.
 
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(WeRide Robobus)
 
 
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(WeRide Robosweeper)

Contact: pr@weride.ai

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WeRide Granted the Approval for Autonomous Driving Testing on Airports' High-Speed Roads in Beijing

Beijing, June 30, 2023--WeRide officially obtained the permit to carry out “unmanned remote stage” demonstration application in the Beijing High-level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “demonstration zone”). Its Robotaxi can now conduct fully driverless operations in Beijing. 

In October 2022, WeRide acquired a road testing license for autonomous driving in the demonstration zone. Only 8 months later, WeRide moved into the new stage of fully driverless Robotaxi operation, setting a record in China’s autonomous driving industry. 

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WeRide Robotaxi

With this license, WeRide can provide fully driverless Robotaxi services within the core area of the demonstration zone, covering 225 square kilometers. During official operation, citizens can hail a driverless Robotaxi through the WeRideGo App and arrive at designated destinations, such as subway stations, shopping malls, and office buildings.

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WeRide Robotaxi

Whether in technical innovation or commercial applications, WeRide's Robotaxis have always been at the forefront of the industry. In November 2018, WeRide, in collaboration with Guangzhou Baiyun Taxi Group, launched China's first Robotaxi. In November 2019, WeRide launched the nation's first public Robotaxi service in Guangzhou, making it the earliest company to commercially launch Robotaxi services in China. To date, WeRide's Robotaxi service has been in public operation for more than 1200 days without any proactive safety incidents.

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WeRide Robotaxi

Facing various traffic flows, pedestrian flows, and weather conditions on open roads, WeRide's Robotaxis can achieve fully driverless, safe, and reliable autonomous driving. They can smoothly handle traffic lights, dynamic obstacles, and other typical road elements, continuously executing a variety of dynamic driving tasks, including autonomous decision-making, dynamic path planning, dynamic obstacle avoidance, lane maintenance and change, adaptive cruise, autonomous overtaking, intersection crossing, precise docking, etc.

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WeRide Autonomous Driving Products

With a "1 platform + 3 scenarios + 5 products" strategy, WeRide has the highest commercial revenue among similar autonomous driving companies. It has established strategic partnerships with many of the world's top OEMs and tier-one suppliers, including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, Bosch, GAC Group, etc., continuously offering more new choices for intra-city mobility.

About WeRide
Established in 2017, WeRide is a leading global L4 autonomous driving tech company dedicated to "Transform Urban Living with Autonomous Driving". It has conducted autonomous driving R&D, testing, and operations in over 26 cities worldwide, accumulating over 20 million kilometers of autonomous driving mileage. Its application scenarios cover smart travel, smart delivery, and smart sanitation, forming a product matrix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and ADAS.

For more information, please visit: http://www.weride.ai.
Media inquiries: pr@weride.ai


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Another major milestone! WeRide gets approval to operate fully driverless Robotaxi in Beijing 

Dubai, July 3rd, 2023 -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced via Twitter that the UAE has approved its first national license for self-driving vehicles on the country's roads, which was granted to WeRide, a leading L4 autonomous driving technology company. This is the first national-level autonomous driving license in the Middle East and even globally. With this license, WeRide will conduct various road testing and operations of autonomous driving vehicles in the UAE.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the news on Twitter.



It is reported that Dubai aims to have 25% of its transportation achieved fully autonomous operation by 2030. His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid emphasized that the issuance of the self-driving license reflects a change in the country’s future mobility patterns.

Prior to receiving this national self-driving license, WeRide's Robotaxi had completed public testing and operations on certain roads in the UAE over a year. On June 29th, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi announced that as part of the Eid al-Adha holiday services, visitors to Saadiyat Island and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi can experience free autonomous driving car services, including a model called "TXAI," which is launched in collaboration between WeRide and the locally listed company Bayanat. 
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WeRide has been actively expanding its autonomous driving products and services internationally, with the Middle East being one of its key focus areas. In March of this year, WeRide officially established its presence in the China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone, forming a local team to further accelerate the commercialization of autonomous driving technology in the UAE region.


In addition to the rapid progress in the UAE, WeRide has also achieved remarkable results in Saudi Arabia. In September 2022, WeRide showcased at the 2022 Global Artificial Intelligence Summit held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and announced its collaboration with the Saudi Artificial Intelligence Company (SCAI) to launch the first dynamic robobus route in Saudi Arabia.
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WeRide's Robobus showcased in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.


In December 2022, during the first China-Arab States Expo and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, witnessed by Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih, WeRide's Vice President Jennifer Li and CEO of Ajlan & Brothers Holding Group Ali AlHazmi signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly promote autonomous driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia.
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Vice President of WeRide, Jennifer Li, and CEO of Ajlan & Brothers Holding Group, Ali AlHazmi, signed a memorandum of cooperation.


In the future, WeRide will continue to deepen its presence in the Middle East region and bring high-quality autonomous driving technology, products, and services to more customers and consumers.
 
 

Website: www.weride.ai
Contact: pr@weride.ai

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UAE Grants First National License for Self-driving Cars to WeRide

Guangzhou, June 8, 2023 -- WeRide announced the official achievement of the ISO 26262:2018 Road Vehicle Functional Safety ASIL-D process certificate (hereinafter referred to as "ISO 26262"). The certificate was issued by the globally renowned certification body UL Solutions. This milestone follows WeRide's ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Process Certification in May, signifying international recognition for WeRide in both its automotive cybersecurity and the development of vehicle functional safety systems. This achievement is pivotal for the company's efforts in scaling up its mass production and application of autonomous driving technology.

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UL Solutions issued the certificate to WeRide. Representatives from both sides: Dr. Ning Huazhong, Vice President of Engineering at WeRide (left), and Mr. Shi Jun, General Manager of UL Meihua Certification Co., Ltd. (right).

The ISO 26262 standard is currently the globally recognized automotive functional safety process standard, covering the entire lifecycle, including functional safety management, concept phase development, system phase development, hardware phase development, software phase development, support processes, safety analysis, and product release. Through the guidance and application of standardized technical specifications, it aims to ensure that functional failures of safety-related electronic and electrical products do not pose a risk during driving, reducing traffic accidents caused by functional failures of electronic and electrical products.

After more than a year of project practice, WeRide has passed a series of rigorous audits and ultimately obtained the ISO 26262:2018 Road Vehicle Functional Safety ASIL-D Process Certificate issued by UL Solutions.

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WeRide attains ISO 26262 certification

Dr. Ning Huazhong, Vice President of Engineering at WeRide, stated: "Safety is of utmost importance in vehicle development. The achievement of the ISO 26262:2018 Road Vehicle Functional Safety ASIL-D process certification indicates that WeRide has a standardized, normalized, and scientific management system in product and R&D processes. As a leading global Level 4 autonomous driving technology company, WeRide's self-developed autonomous driving technology platform, WeRide One, can achieve technological generalization. It can be applied not only to different Level 4 autonomous driving vehicles but also efficiently tailored for the targeted development of mass-produced advanced driving products, truly realizing a platform that spans multiple scenarios. In the future, WeRide will consistently strive to create safe and reliable autonomous driving products, continuously providing customers with trustworthy products and solutions."

Mr. Shi Jun, General Manager of UL Meihua Certification Co., Ltd., stated: "Autonomous driving is a crucial direction for the future development of the automotive industry. With technological advancements, the scenarios handled by intelligent connected vehicles will become increasingly complex and diverse, imposing more stringent safety requirements on their hardware and software systems. This necessitates the entire automotive industry supply chain to adhere to consistent safety standards and specifications, thereby providing consumers with safer driving products and more reliable experiences. WeRide's certification not only demonstrates its commitment to autonomous driving safety but also highlights its profound accumulation in functional safety development. As a global safety science expert, UL Solutions leverages its experience and knowledge in product safety and information security to help customers bring innovative technologies into global markets more compliantly and safely."

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WeRide obtained ISO 26262 certificate

In the rapidly accelerating landscape of intelligent automotive technology updates, ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 standards have gradually become the safety cornerstone and universal guidelines for automotive production applications, establishing an important defense line for automotive safety. Since its inception, WeRide has established a strategy for the technological productization and commercialization of its products, always prioritizing safety and reliability, and striving to create scalable and mass-produced autonomous driving products. In the future, WeRide will continue to invest in the construction of a comprehensive safety management system for autonomous driving vehicles, providing partners with leading and reliable products and solutions, supporting the safe and rapid development of the smart automotive industry.

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WeRide granted ISO 26262:2018 Road Vehicle Functional Safety ASIL-D Process Certificate

Shanghai, May 29, 2023 -- WeRide officially announced the successful attainment of the ISO/SAE 21434 Road Vehicles - Cybersecurity Engineering (hereinafter referred to as "ISO/SAE 21434") certification for automotive cybersecurity management systems. The internationally renowned certification body TÜV NORD presented WeRide with the certificate.

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TÜV NORD awarded the certificate to WeRide. Representatives from both sides: Eric Huo, General Manager of WeRide Shanghai Research and Development Center (left), and Mr. Song Haining, Vice President of TÜV NORD Greater China (right).

The achievement of the ISO/SAE 21434 certification signifies the industry-recognized high-standard cybersecurity management system of WeRide. It means that the entire lifecycle of WeRide's autonomous driving product development, production, and operation complies with international standards, demonstrating the capability to provide network security products that align with the best practices for partners in the smart automotive industry.

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WeRide obtained ISO/SAE 21434 certificate

As one of the most critical international standards in the field of automotive cybersecurity, the ISO/SAE 21434 standard defines cybersecurity risk management requirements for automotive electronic and electrical systems. It covers various stages of the entire lifecycle, including conception, development, production, operation, and disposal. The objective is to prevent cybersecurity attacks on connected vehicles by enforcing cybersecurity processes throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring the network security of intelligent connected vehicles.

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WeRide obtained ISO/SAE 21434 certificate

As a leading global Level 4 autonomous driving technology company, WeRide actively constructs a high-standard vehicle cybersecurity management system around network security, functional safety, and expected functional safety. Scientifically and effectively controlling vehicle network security risks in development, operation, and management areas, WeRide is committed to providing customers with safe and reliable autonomous driving products.

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WeRide autonomous driving products

Currently, WeRide has conducted autonomous driving research, testing, and operations in over 26 cities globally. And the company has established strategic partnerships with renowned global OEMs and tier-one suppliers such as the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, Bosch, and GAC Group. This collaboration has led to the formation of five major products, including Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and Advanced Driving solutions.

In the future, WeRide will remain dedicated to its "safety-first" commitment. It will integrate and implement automotive cybersecurity standards throughout the entire lifecycle of product development and management. WeRide will continue to provide reliable autonomous driving products and services for partners, contributing to the high-quality development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry.

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