WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Ge Long Hui·2025-03-27 11:20Core Viewpoint - WeRide has become the first and only autonomous driving technology company to hold licenses for fully driverless public road testing and operations in five countries: China, UAE, Singapore, France, and the USA, showcasing its strong cross-national market applicability and mature compliance, safety, and reliability in operations [1][2]. Group 1: License Acquisition - WeRide, in collaboration with beti, has obtained a public road testing and operation license for fully driverless vehicles in France, marking a significant achievement in the autonomous driving sector [1][2]. - The license allows WeRide's autonomous minibuses to operate at a maximum speed of 40 km/h, which is currently the highest speed approved for fully driverless road testing and operations in France [2]. Group 2: Project Implementation - On February 27, WeRide, along with beti, Renault Group, and Macif, launched the first public road autonomous minibus commercial operation project in Valence, Drôme, France, with the new license providing regulatory support for its successful operation [4]. - The four partners plan to implement a remote-assisted one-to-many fully driverless commercial operation model by July of this year [4]. Group 3: International Expansion - WeRide has conducted autonomous driving research, testing, and operations in 10 countries and 30 cities, with its products such as robotaxi, robobus, and robosweeper already deployed in various countries including France, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, UAE, and Japan [6][9]. - The company maintains a collaborative approach with various partners, including Uber, Renault Group, beti, CTM, Zurich Airport, and Macif, to expand its network and deliver high-quality autonomous driving products and services globally [8].