The GXR robotaxi is equipped with redundant systems, more than 20 sensors, and a high-performance computing platform. | Source: WeRide
WeRide today announced it will launch its latest robotaxi, the GXR, in Beijing for fully autonomous paid rides. The GXR is the second vehicle the company has deployed in Beijing without a safety driver behind the wheel. In addition, Beijing is the second city to see the GXR on its streets, following WeRide’s deployment on the Uber platform in Abu Dhabi in December.
“The commercial launch of Robotaxi GXR in Beijing represents a pivotal achievement for WeRide and the autonomous driving industry,” stated Dr. Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide. “By advancing from product launch to unmanned commercial operations in just four months, we’ve demonstrated that autonomous technology is ready to meet various transportation needs at scale. With this expansion, we continue to set the standard for autonomous mobility, making self-driving technology a reality for passengers everywhere.”
The Chinese developer’s service area spans key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations. GXR is also approved for commercial operations on highways, including routes to and from Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Established in 2017, WeRide provides autonomous driving systems ranging from SAE Level 2 to Level 4. It has conducted research and development, testing, and operations across 30 cities in seven countries.
In October, WeRide was listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “WRD.” The company said it expected to raise $458.5 million from the public listing.
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WeRide’s GXR robotaxi goes to more cities
The culmination of over five years of WeRide’s work with robotaxis, the GXR features L4 redundant drive-by-wire chassis architecture, open mobile travel space, and the world’s first hidden B-pillar design. The new robotaxi can accommodate up to five passengers, offering a wide entry and exit space and a large luggage storage space.
Users can hail a GXR on WeRide Go app, available in major mobile app stores.
In just four months since WeRide officially launched GXR, the company has progressed to fully unmanned commercial operations. So far, WeRide has launched robotaxi services in Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Ordos, and Suzhou in China, plus Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. In 2024, WeRide partnered with Uber to launch a commercial robotaxi fleet in the Middle East.
This year, WeRide the company plans to launch its fully unmanned Robotaxi operations in Zurich, Switzerland. It already operates a Robobus autonomous shuttle service at the Zurich Airport in partnership with Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab.
WeRide started fully unmanned Robotaxi services in Beijing in June 2023. With the commercial launch of GXR, the company said it will continue to expand the service scope and scale. WeRide plans to increase the number of Robotaxi operations in Beijing to several hundred in 2025.
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