Project Overview - WeRide Inc is providing autonomous driving technology for a new pilot project in Switzerland funded by the Canton of Zurich and Swiss national railway SBB and managed by Swiss Transit Lab (STL) [1] - The project demonstrates WeRide's leading L4 autonomous driving technology and operational experience has been recognized by the international market [1] Project Details - During the test phase 2 autonomous cars with WeRide technology will be in service expanding to 4 cars when operations start in Q2 2025 [2] - Fully unmanned mode will operate for up to 5 years with the fleet expected to expand to 8 additional autonomous vehicles in 2026 and further expansion in future [2] - The first automated vehicles will operate in Switzerland's Furttal Region with residents able to book the autonomous vehicles via an app supplied by ioki [3] Strategic Importance - The launch of the Swiss public transportation service pilot project demonstrates WeRide's commitment to expanding autonomous driving solutions in Europe [3] - WeRide's solutions have proven excellent adaptability in various scenarios from large sports events to airport operations to public transportation services [3] - This is WeRide's third project in Europe within 8 months following the launch of Europe's first commercial autonomous minibus project at Zurich Airport and L4 autonomous shuttle services at the 2024 French Open in Paris [5] Market Context - In Switzerland trains serve as the main arteries connecting major cities and towns with Swiss residents taking the train about 70 times a year on average the highest rate in Europe [3] - However suburban areas face limited transportation options [3] - SBB Switzerland's state-owned railway company has a 3000-kilometer network while the Canton of Zurich is the second-largest investor in the project [4] - STL the project manager is dedicated to exploring and promoting innovative mobility solutions [4] Technology Validation - Selection of WeRide's technology reaffirms the versatility of the WeRide One autonomous driving technology platform and its adaptability to different products [5] - It signifies WeRide's technology products and services are meeting with great interest in Europe [5]

ZURICH, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced deployment of its Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport in partnership with Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab (STL), marking a significant milestone in bringing autonomous mobility solutions to a major European aviation hub, and building on WeRide's successful European operations, including its recent autonomous shuttle service at Roland-Garros during ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WRD), a global autonomous driving leader, today was named to the 2024 Fortune Future 50 List, which ranks the world's top public and private companies with the best long-term growth potential by assessing factors like strategic orientation, technology and investments, people, and structure. OpenAI, Shopify, Nvidia, Reddit and other renowned companies were also recognized. WeRide's inclusion as the highest ranked au ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), the leading global commercial-stage company developing autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4, announced that its Robosweeper S6 and Robosweeper S1 have officially commenced operations at Marina Coastal Drive and Esplanade in Singapore, respectively. This milestone represents Singapore's first commercialized autonomous sanitation project, setting a benchmark for the broader adoption of smart sanitation technologies in the cou ...