智通财经APP获悉，9月19日，全球领先的自动驾驶科技公司文远知行(WRD.US)宣布，旗下自动驾 驶小巴Robobus(下称"文远小巴")正式获得比利时首个联邦级别的L4级自动驾驶测试牌照。至此，文远 知行成为全球唯一旗下产品同时拥有7国自动驾驶牌照的科技公司，覆盖比利时、中国、法国、阿联 酋、沙特、新加坡和美国。 经比利时联邦公共服务部交通与运输局对路线进行全面安全性评估后，文远小巴最终取得这一路测 牌照。待弗拉芒大区(Flemish)主管部门最终批准后，文远小巴将于未来几周内启动测试活动，测试初期 将配备安全员。 完成测试后，文远知行当地合作伙伴De Lijn将于2025年11月中旬至2026年1月底正式开启该线路的 试运营。这将是比利时首次在混合复杂交通环境中的自动驾驶车辆商业化部署，届时市民可通过数字车 票、短信或订阅服务便捷购票乘车。随后，该项目有望投入常态化运营。 与此同时，文远知行也在全力加速欧洲其他市场的扩张。8月，文远知行在瑞士弗尔塔尔地区 (Furttal)落地首批Robotaxi，深度参与由瑞士交通实验室(Swiss Transit Lab，STL)、瑞士联邦铁路公司 (Swiss F ...

Core Viewpoint - WeRide has officially entered the Belgian market with the launch of its autonomous shuttle, Robobus, in Leuven, marking the company's expansion into its eleventh global market and furthering its European business footprint [2][3]. Group 1: Project Details - The Robobus project is a collaboration between WeRide, De Lijn (Flanders public transport company), the Leuven city government, and mobility consulting firm Espaces-Mobilités [2]. - Testing preparations for the route from Leuven Station to Heverlee have commenced, which will connect multiple key transport hubs in a densely trafficked area typical of Belgian urban transport [2]. - Public road testing is scheduled to begin in mid-September 2023, initially with safety personnel on board [2]. Group 2: Future Plans and Goals - Following the trial operation, Robobus is expected to enter regular service, addressing the "last mile" issue in Leuven's public transport system and marking a significant milestone for autonomous public transport in Belgium [3]. - The long-term goal for Robobus is to achieve fully autonomous operation, enhancing safety and efficiency in urban transport [3]. - WeRide's CFO highlighted Belgium as a strategic market for international expansion, emphasizing the country's focus on mobility innovation and the importance of partnerships with local transport stakeholders [3]. Group 3: Broader European Expansion - In addition to Belgium, WeRide is accelerating its expansion into other European markets, having participated in the Intelligent Automated Mobility pilot project in Switzerland [3]. - The company also initiated the first public road Robobus commercial operation project in France earlier this year, showcasing its commitment to expanding autonomous driving services across Europe [3].

Group 1 - Southeast Asia's first fully autonomous bus, Robobus, has commenced operations in Singapore, with plans to expand to 16 vehicles by next year [1] - Singapore's Ministry of Transport announced plans to integrate autonomous shuttle buses into the national public transport system by the end of 2025, starting trials in Punggol in Q4 of this year [1] - The current state of autonomous driving technology is deemed sufficient for large-scale deployment [1] Group 2 - Dubai is advancing its cashless strategy through a memorandum of understanding between the Dubai Digital Economy Chamber and the Dubai Finance Department, focusing on governance, innovation, and transitioning to a cashless society [2] Group 3 - Saudi Arabia is set to develop renewable energy projects with a total investment of $8.3 billion, achieving a record capacity of 15GW, including 12GW from solar and 3GW from wind [3] - These projects are expected to begin operations in the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028 [3] Group 4 - Amazon plans to expand its same-day and next-day delivery services to over 4,000 small towns and rural areas in the U.S. by the end of 2025, benefiting millions of customers [4] - The number of items eligible for same-day or next-day delivery in the U.S. has increased by over 30% compared to the same period last year [4] Group 5 - TikTok Shop has launched the Q3 Southeast Asia Cross-Border Merchant Flywheel Plan PLUS, lowering entry barriers and offering incentives such as commission waivers for new merchants [5] - TikTok Shop will open a cross-border self-operation model in Mexico in mid-August, providing Chinese sellers with 90 days of commission-free sales [6] Group 6 - Temu aims to increase the proportion of local orders in the UK to 50% by the end of 2025, enhancing opportunities for local retailers [7] - Temu has opened its local seller program in Australia, allowing local businesses to join its global platform [8] Group 7 - Ozon has relaxed advertising restrictions, allowing sellers to promote individual products and choose billing methods [12] - eBay has introduced the "Durchstarter Plan," offering new sellers three months of zero commission to support their online business growth [14] Group 8 - China's automobile exports exceeded 3 million units in the first half of 2025, with the Middle East being a significant growth area [15] - China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached approximately 1.32 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 5.7% year-on-year increase [16] Group 9 - The global furniture e-commerce market has surpassed $260 billion and is expected to exceed $350 billion by 2027, with many brands shifting to independent sites [17] - The global smartphone market saw a 1% decline in shipments in Q2 2025, marking the first drop after six consecutive quarters of growth [18] Group 10 - PingPong has obtained a payment license in the UAE and is now providing payment services for SHEIN in Canada and the Middle East [19] - New cross-border e-commerce export channels have been opened by Southern Airlines Logistics, enhancing logistics efficiency [21]