WeRide is a commercial-stage autonomous-driving company building products from Level 2 ADAS to Level 4 robotaxis, robobuses, robovans, and robosweepers. It operates or tests in 40+ cities across 12 countries, holds autonomous-driving permits in eight markets (China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US), and is scaling a global robotaxi fleet of about 1,300 vehicles — including fully driverless commercial service in Dubai and public service in Singapore — with Uber, Grab, Geely Farizon, Renault, GAC, Chery, and other partners. Europe has become a fast-moving front in 2026: WeRide and Uber launched Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid in early June, the Slovak government backed a plan for WeRide to roll out its full Level 4 portfolio nationwide, and on June 17 the two partners announced plans for commercial robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region — their second European deployment within weeks — adding to existing projects in France, Switzerland, and Belgium. On June 22 WeRide, Geely Farizon, and Hong Kong operator Kwoon Chung agreed to jointly build a mass-produced right-hand-drive robotaxi off the GXR platform, with Hong Kong the first deployment market and a planned rollout to Singapore, the UK, Japan, and Australia.
WeRide's latest purpose-built robotaxi platform, developed with Geely Farizon and deployed across China, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
GXR is operating fully driverless commercial services in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, with expanded deployments underway in Dubai, Singapore, Riyadh, and other markets.
WeRide's autonomous shuttle and minibus platform for public transit, campus, airport, resort, and event routes in multiple international markets.
Robobus services include paid central-Guangzhou service, fully driverless operations at Resorts World Sentosa, and European deployments with Renault and transit partners.
A one-stage end-to-end L2++ ADAS solution that transfers WeRide's Level 4 data, simulation, and autonomy stack into mass-production passenger vehicles.
WRD 3.0 has production design wins across nearly 30 vehicle models and is being rolled into OEM programs with GAC, Chery, and international brands.
Design WinsNearly 30 models
Competition Record4 straight wins
Supported ChipsNVIDIA, Qualcomm, SiEngine
What's Next
Deliver 2,000 upgraded GXRs
Execute the Geely Farizon production plan and move the global operating robotaxi fleet past 2,600 vehicles, while expanding China robotaxi operations into at least one more Tier 1 city in 2026.
2026
Scale Middle East robotaxi network
Deploy 1,200 robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh while expanding fully driverless service areas with Uber and local transport authorities.
2027
Ramp HPC 3.0 toward the 200,000-vehicle Lenovo plan
Move the WeRide-Lenovo agreement from announcement to volume by bringing the HPC 3.0 compute platform (Lenovo AD1 + NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor) into production and jointly deploying 200,000 Level 4 vehicles — robotaxis, robobuses, and robosweepers — globally over five years, leveraging its ~50% suite-cost reduction to improve per-vehicle economics.
2026-2031
Launch Spain's first commercial robotaxi service
Turn the June 2026 Madrid pilot with Uber and AVOMO into live commercial service on the Uber app later in 2026, starting with trained vehicle operators and scaling toward fully driverless coverage of central urban Madrid.
Late 2026
Deploy right-hand-drive robotaxis in Hong Kong
Bring the GXR-based right-hand-drive robotaxi developed with Geely Farizon and Kwoon Chung into commercial service in Hong Kong — building on Kwoon Chung's existing Hong Kong pilot autonomous-driving licence and on-road trials — then extend the RHD model to Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia.
2026-2027
Execute the Slovakia Level 4 rollout
Bring the first WeRide vehicles into Slovakia in mid-2026 under the ELEVATE Slovakia framework with partner DiusAI, run multi-product testing in Bratislava before extending to Košice and the High Tatras, and move selected robotaxi and robobus models into public commercial operation as Slovak and EU safety approvals are met.
2026-2027
Broaden ADAS production programs
Turn WRD 3.0 design wins into larger production deployments across GAC, Chery, Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, JAECOO, and other OEM programs.
WeRide and Uber to bring robotaxis to Greater Zurich
WeRide and Uber announced plans on June 17 to launch a commercial robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich region — their second European deployment after Madrid and their first in Switzerland. Pending approval from Swiss road authority FEDRO, rides will be booked through the Uber app with local operator Rydera managing day-to-day fleet operations on WeRide's autonomous-driving platform, starting later in 2026 and scaling progressively toward fully driverless service. Zurich is among the 15 cities WeRide and Uber are targeting under their global partnership.
Jun 17
WeRide pushes into Europe with Slovakia and Madrid robotaxi plans
WeRide outlined a plan on June 10 to commercialize its Level 4 autonomous-vehicle portfolio in Slovakia after a meeting between executives and Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, with first vehicles expected this month and testing to begin in Bratislava before expanding to Kosice and the High Tatras. The Slovakia push builds on a June 2 announcement that WeRide, Uber and AVOMO will launch Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid later in 2026 via the Uber app. The Chinese AV developer also took first place at the June 15 Tianjin round of China's Second Intelligent Driving Competition, a record sixth consecutive win.
Jun 6
WeRide, Uber and AVOMO to launch Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot
WeRide, Uber and AVOMO on June 2 announced the launch of Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid, in collaboration with Madrid's regional government, with rides booked through the Uber app and AVOMO running fleet operations on WeRide's autonomous-driving platform. Service is slated to start later in 2026 with trained vehicle operators and scale toward fully driverless commercial coverage of central urban areas; Madrid is the fourth of 15 cities under WeRide and Uber's broader partnership, with 11 more planned by 2030.
Operations & Revenue
StatusOperational
WeRide operates commercial or pilot autonomous mobility services across China, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public service in Singapore and Riyadh, and expanding China robotaxi operations (~1,000 of its ~1,300 robotaxis). Europe is scaling quickly in 2026: a Madrid robotaxi pilot launched with Uber and AVOMO in early June, the Slovak government backed a nationwide Level 4 rollout, and on June 17 WeRide and Uber announced a planned commercial robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region (with FEDRO and operator Rydera) — adding to projects in France, Switzerland, and Belgium. On June 22 WeRide, Geely Farizon, and Kwoon Chung agreed to develop a mass-produced right-hand-drive GXR robotaxi, with Hong Kong as the first deployment market and rollout planned for Singapore, the UK, Japan, and Australia.
Revenue Streams
Robotaxi Services and Vehicle Sales
Robotaxi fare service, platform integrations, and GXR vehicle deployments; robotaxi revenue reached $21.2 million in FY 2025.
L4 Vehicle Products
Sales and operations for robobuses, robovans, robosweepers, and other Level 4 applications across mobility, logistics, and sanitation.
ADAS and Data Services
WRD 3.0 and related L2++ ADAS programs for OEMs, plus intelligent data services that contributed to Q1 2026 service revenue.
Key Metrics
Employees
~3,700
Est. Annual Revenue
$97.9M in FY 2025; $16.5M in Q1 2026 (+57.6% YoY) at 34.7% gross margin
Global Robotaxi Fleet
~1,300 (incl. ~1,000 in China)
Global AV Fleet
~2,800
Markets
40+ cities / 12 countries; permits in 8 markets
Q1 2026 Revenue
$16.5M (+57.6% YoY)
Cash & Investments
~$902M (Mar 2026)
Timeline
2026GXR fleet enters scale-up phase
WeRide and Geely Farizon agree to deliver 2,000 upgraded purpose-built Robotaxi GXRs by 2026, with WeRide expecting the global operating robotaxi fleet to surpass 2,600 vehicles this year.
2026Q1 revenue and global fleet hit new highs
WeRide reports record Q1 2026 revenue of $16.5 million (up 57.6% YoY) at a 34.7% gross margin, a global robotaxi fleet of about 1,300 vehicles, and a total global AV fleet of about 2,800 vehicles. In the quarter it launches fully driverless commercial robotaxis in Dubai and public service in Singapore, and ends the period with more than $900 million in cash and investments.
2026Lenovo partnership targets 200,000 L4 vehicles by 2031
On April 27, 2026 at Auto China, WeRide and Lenovo expanded their strategic partnership with a plan to jointly deploy 200,000 Level 4 autonomous vehicles — robotaxis, robobuses, and robosweepers — globally over five years starting in 2026. The deployment is anchored by the newly unveiled HPC 3.0 compute platform, built on Lenovo's AD1 domain controller and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, which WeRide says cuts autonomous-driving suite cost by roughly 50% and lifecycle total cost of ownership by 84% versus HPC 2.0.
2026Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot with Uber and AVOMO
On June 2 WeRide, Uber and AVOMO announce the launch of Spain's first commercial Robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid, in collaboration with Madrid's regional government. Rides will be booked through the Uber app on WeRide's autonomous-driving platform with AVOMO running fleet operations, starting with trained vehicle operators and scaling toward fully driverless commercial coverage of core urban areas — Madrid is the fourth of 15 cities under the WeRide-Uber partnership.
2026Slovak government backs nationwide Level 4 rollout
On June 10, 2026 Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico meets WeRide and signals government support for deploying its full Level 4 autonomous portfolio — robotaxi, robobus, robovan, and robosweeper — across the country. Structured under the national ELEVATE Slovakia initiative with local partner DiusAI, the program will see first vehicles arrive in mid-2026 with testing starting in Bratislava before expanding to Košice and the High Tatras, and selected models entering public commercial operation in 2026. Slovakia becomes WeRide's fifth European market alongside France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Spain.
2026WeRide and Uber to launch commercial robotaxis in Zurich
On June 17, 2026 WeRide and Uber announced plans to launch commercial robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region, in collaboration with Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) and with local mobility and logistics operator Rydera managing day-to-day fleet operations. Coming within weeks of the Madrid pilot, Zurich is the partners' second European deployment and deepens a global Uber tie-up that already spans the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh). Service is expected to begin later in 2026, pending Swiss regulatory approval.
2026Right-hand-drive robotaxi launched with Geely Farizon and Kwoon Chung
On June 22, 2026 WeRide, Geely Farizon and Hong Kong transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong to jointly develop a mass-produced right-hand-drive robotaxi based on the factory-built GXR platform. Hong Kong will be the first market to deploy commercial right-hand-drive service — Kwoon Chung's smart-mobility arm had already secured a Hong Kong pilot autonomous-driving licence and begun on-road trials with left-hand-drive GXRs — and the partners plan to roll the RHD model out across Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia.
2025Global robotaxi expansion accelerates
WeRide launches fully driverless commercial operations in Abu Dhabi with Uber and receives major international permits, including a driverless robotaxi passenger-service permit in Switzerland.
2025Hong Kong dual-primary listing
WeRide lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under 0800, becoming a dual-primary listed robotaxi and autonomous-driving company.
2024Lists on Nasdaq
WeRide's ADSs begin trading on Nasdaq under WRD, making the company the first publicly listed robotaxi company.
2019China's first paid public robotaxi service
WeRide launches China's first public paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Guangzhou, covering about 145 square kilometers of open roads.
2017Founded by Tony Han
WeRide is established in 2017 and begins building a full-stack autonomous-driving platform from Level 2 to Level 4.
Funding
Round
Date
Amount
Investors
Source
Series A
October 2018
Undisclosed
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and others
Series D
January 2022
Valuation: $4.4B
China-UAE joint sovereign fund, Asia Investment Capital, Bosch, GAC Group, Carlyle and others
