WeRide has received approval to conduct late-night Robotaxi testing on public roads in Beijing’s High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., marking a step toward round-the-clock autonomous ride-hailing services in the city.
The company said the Robotaxi GXR is equipped with more than 20 sensors, including high-dynamic cameras and high-line LiDARs, integrated with a multi-sensor fusion algorithm and high-performance computing platform to provide 360-degree coverage with a detection range of up to 200 metres.
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The system is designed to navigate low-light conditions and seasonal weather such as heavy rain or snow, which pose key challenges for autonomous vehicles.
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WeRide, which launched China’s first 24/7 Robotaxi network in Guangzhou in May 2025, has conducted operations in 10 cities across four countries, accumulating over 2,200 days of open-road testing.
The Beijing approval allows the company to address transportation gaps during off-peak hours and further develop scalable autonomous mobility services.
