Will Tencent Give WeRide the Edge in the Robotaxi Race?

Autonomous driving startup WeRide (WRD) is shifting into high gear with Tencent Cloud as its co-pilot. The two companies have expanded their strategic partnership to fast-track the commercial deployment of WeRide’s Level-4 robotaxi services and boost their reach across global markets.This move builds on a previous collaboration in April 2024. Now, the focus is broader—bringing self-driving technology to everyday users through Tencent’s platforms like WeChat and Tencent Maps. Users will be able to hail a WeR ...