WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Globenewswire·2025-09-26 13:45Core Insights - WeRide plans to expand its fleet in the Middle East to 1,000 vehicles and deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030 [5] - The company has secured a self-driving vehicle trial permit from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to conduct Robotaxi trials in the city [1] - WeRide won first place at the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, receiving nearly US$1 million in prize money [2] Company Developments - WeRide's initial Robotaxi GXR trial service will cover key commercial and residential areas in Dubai, with future operations extending to major locations like Dubai International Airport [4] - The rollout will begin with 50 Robotaxi GXRs in Dubai, marking the city as the 11th globally and the second in the UAE to deploy WeRide Robotaxis [5] - The company has already started testing in Dubai's core areas and plans to commence trials with an on-board safety officer on the Uber platform within the year [6] Strategic Partnerships - WeRide signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the RTA to collaborate on the Dubai Autonomous Zone, reinforcing its commitment to support Dubai's transformation into a global innovation hub for autonomous technology [7] Global Presence - WeRide is conducting Robotaxi testing or operations across 11 cities in five countries, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and several cities in China [8] - The company is also conducting fully driverless Robotaxi testing in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step toward fully unmanned commercial operations outside of China and the US [9] Industry Recognition - WeRide has been recognized as a global leader in autonomous mobility and is the first publicly traded Robotaxi company, with autonomous vehicles tested in over 30 cities across 11 countries [10][12]