BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nov. 17, 2023 — WeRide received notice to launch fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operation of Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Piolt Zone (hereinafter referred to as “Pilot Zone” ). This means that WeRide can now provide driverless Robotaxis charging service to the public in Yizhuang, Beijing.
Since the approval of driverless driving tests in the Pilot Zone in October 2022, WeRide has gradually obtained permits to carry out the “unmanned remote stage” demonstration application, the high-speed road tests of round trip to the airport, and now commercial operation, marking a leading development speed in the autonomous driving industry.
Passengers can call a WeRide Robotaxi within the designated area via the WeRide Go App and check the estimated cost. The Robotaxi will arrive at the designated pick-up point and passengers will have to verify their identity by scanning the QR code. The service covers popular destinations such as metro stations, residential areas, industrial and office parks, etc., with a total of 242 stops. 1 Robotaxi can transport 1 to 3 passengers at a time and operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WeRide has been a leader in the Robotaxi area. In November 2018, WeRide launched China’s first Robotaxi. The following year, WeRide launched the country’s first commercial Robotaxi service in Guangzhou. To date, WeRide has completed more than 1,400 days of commercial Robotaxi operation without any proactive accidents.
WeRide’s extensive experience in operating Robotaxi has also been applied abroad. In November 2021, WeRide and Bayanat, its partner in the United Arab Emirates, launched Robotaxi services on Yas and Saadiyat Islands in Abu Dhabi, offering a new travel experience to local citizens. So far, they have completed nearly 20,000 customer orders.
On July 3 this year, the Prime Minister of the UAE announced that the UAE’s first self-driving trial license was issued to WeRide, which is the first nationwide driverless license in the Middle East and even the world. .
In the future, WeRide will continue to increase the number of Robotaxis, add popular stops for picking up and dropping off passengers, and accelerate the commercialization of various types of autonomous driving products, such as Robobus, Robosweeper and Robovan, to create an efficient and convenient travel ecosystem. for local citizens and make driverless services available to everyone.
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