全球领先的自动驾驶科技公司文远知行WeRide(Nasdaq：WRD)即将于4月23日迎来原始股东上市股票禁 售期解禁。在此特殊节点，格隆汇获悉，宇通集团、启明创投、雷诺日产三菱联盟、博世、亚投资本、 基石资本等均表示在文远知行解禁后会继续坚定看好公司，不会急于减持。 文远知行成立于2017年，于2024年10月25日成功在美国纳斯达克证券交易所上市，成为 "全球通用自动 驾驶第一股"、 "全球robotaxi第一股"。近年来，在宇通集团、启明创投、雷诺日产三菱联盟、博世、亚 投资本和基石资本等重要投资方的加持下，文远知行的国内外业务持续健康发展，目前已在全球10个国 家30个城市开展自动驾驶研发、测试及运营，robotaxi常态化服务运营天数超2,000天，也是行业唯一同 时拥有中国、阿联酋、新加坡、美国、法国五地自动驾驶牌照的科技企业。 从此前发布的2024年全年业绩报告和2024年第四季度业绩报告来看，文远知行在全球robotaxi、 robosweeper部署等方面均取得了里程碑式的进展，在阿联酋落地了在美国和中国之外规模最大的自动 驾驶出租车队，并与Uber携手持续扩大robotaxi车队规模，旗下 ...

Core 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].

Group 1 - WeRide has obtained France's Level-4 driverless public road testing and operating permit, making it the first technology company globally to hold driverless permits across five countries: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, and the U.S. [1] - The permit acquisition process in France involves multiple government agencies and was completed by WeRide and beti in three months, setting a record for the fastest driverless permit approval in France [2] - With the new permit, WeRide's autonomous minibus can operate at speeds of up to 40 km/h, the highest-speed driverless permit issued in France to date [3] Group 2 - On February 27, WeRide launched Europe's first public-road commercial autonomous minibus service in Valence, France, with plans to introduce fully driverless commercial operations by July 2025 [4] - WeRide has established a strong presence in 30 cities across 10 countries, deploying a fleet of pre-designed, mass-produced autonomous vehicles including robotaxi, robobus, and robosweeper [5] - The company has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Uber, Renault Group, beti, CTM, Zurich Airport, and Macif to build an open and collaborative ecosystem in autonomous mobility [6]