Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide said on Friday its global robotaxi fleet has surpassed 1,000 vehicles, marking a milestone the company described as a key step toward large-scale commercial deployment of autonomous mobility.
The Nasdaq-listed firm said its fleet now totals 1,023 robotaxis, operating across more than 10 core cities worldwide. Fully driverless commercial services have already been launched in Guangzhou and Beijing in China, as well as in Abu Dhabi, according to the company.
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WeRide said its Abu Dhabi robotaxi operations are approaching single-vehicle profitability, highlighting progress toward sustainable commercial models as the company expands beyond pilot-scale deployments.
Founded in 2017, WeRide is aiming to operate tens of thousands of robotaxis globally by 2030. The company has obtained autonomous driving permits in eight countries, including China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Switzerland.
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Beyond robotaxis, WeRide conducts autonomous driving research, testing and operations in more than 40 cities across 11 countries, reflecting one of the broadest international footprints among autonomous vehicle developers.
In September 2024, WeRide announced a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies to explore the integration of autonomous vehicles into Uber’s global mobility platform. The company went public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in October 2024, becoming one of the earliest autonomous driving firms to list in the United States.
The milestone comes as autonomous driving companies face mounting pressure to demonstrate scalable, profitable business models amid rising competition and regulatory scrutiny. WeRide said expanding its robotaxi fleet and achieving driverless operations in multiple markets remain central to its commercial strategy.
