GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 14, 2026 — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a prominent global innovator in autonomous driving technology, announced today the debut of its Robotaxi service Mini Program, named “WeRide Go”, accessible via WeChat, the widely-used super-app from technology behemoth Tencent. WeChat stands as one of China’s most popular digital platforms, boasting a user base exceeding one billion.
Individuals residing in or visiting WeRide’s operational zones for Robotaxis, such as Guangzhou’s Huangpu district and Beijing’s Yizhuang district, are now able to reserve a Robotaxi ride directly within WeChat, eliminating the need for an additional application download. Users can promptly hail a Robotaxi by searching for the “WeRide Go” Mini Program on WeChat, ensuring a secure, pleasant, and effortless autonomous journey.
Robotaxi reservation steps for the “WeRide Go” Mini Program on WeChat
Beyond its dedicated “WeRide Go” ride-hailing application, WeRide’s integration with WeChat seamlessly incorporates autonomous driving into daily routines, offering enhanced flexibility and accessibility. Functioning as a comprehensive digital ecosystem for various daily services, including transportation, WeChat provides unmatched reach and user interaction. By capitalizing on WeChat’s extensive user base, the “WeRide Go” Mini Program substantially reduces obstacles to utilizing Robotaxi services, simultaneously bolstering public familiarity and confidence in WeRide’s autonomous driving innovations.
WeRide holds a leading position globally within the Robotaxi industry, operating more than 1,000 Robotaxis across the globe and conducting fully driverless operations in major Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Beijing, alongside Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital. Through the incorporation of its Robotaxi service into WeChat, WeRide aims to broaden public availability, increase ride frequency and user loyalty, thereby facilitating extensive Robotaxi commercialization as it targets deploying tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030.
About WeRide
WeRide stands as a global pioneer and an early innovator in the autonomous driving sector, notably being the first publicly listed Robotaxi enterprise. Our fleet of autonomous vehicles has undergone testing or commenced operations in more than 40 cities spanning 11 nations. Furthermore, we are the sole technology firm to have secured autonomous driving permits for our offerings in eight distinct markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Leveraging the intelligent, adaptable, economical, and highly scalable WeRide One platform, WeRide delivers autonomous driving solutions and services ranging from L2 to L4, catering to transportation demands across the mobility, logistics, and sanitation domains. WeRide earned recognition on Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 rosters.
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