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Core Insights - Guangzhou Huangpu autonomous driving technology company WeRide has launched 8 autonomous driving service routes in downtown Guangzhou, establishing China's first 24-hour autonomous driving service network in a core urban area [1][4] - The service network connects major landmarks and national transportation hubs, showcasing WeRide's advanced autonomous driving technology and operational safety, stability, and reliability [1][4] Company Overview - WeRide is one of the earliest companies globally to achieve open-road commercial operation of autonomous driving services, having launched China's first paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Guangzhou in 2019 [4] - The company has established a service network across 8 cities in China, UAE, and Switzerland [4] Industry Development - Huangpu District has created a dual-driven development model for traditional and new energy smart connected vehicles, attracting major industry players like XPeng Motors, Hyundai, and Baidu Apollo [4] - The district has become a testing ground for intelligent connected vehicles, with 334 roads opened for testing, totaling 480.404 kilometers in one-way and 955.978 kilometers in two-way routes [5] Policy Support - In April 2025, Huangpu District will implement guidelines for the application of intelligent connected vehicles and autonomous driving equipment in transportation, simplifying approval processes for various autonomous vehicle types [9]