WeRide's Robotaxi Receives Driverless Permit in Switzerland

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WeRide's Robotaxi Receives Driverless Permit in Switzerland; Autonomous Vehicles Now Licensed in 8 Countries

November 20, 2025 4:30 AM EST

ZURICH, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that its Robotaxi has received a driverless permit from Switzerlands Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), authorizing it to operate autonomously on public roads in the Furttal region. This is the first driverless Robotaxi permit (for passengers) issued in Switzerland.

With this approval, WeRide becomes the world's only company with vehicles holding autonomous driving permits in eight countries Switzerland, China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, France, Belgium, and the United States marking a major milestone in its global... More