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WeRide Launches Robotaxi Booking on WeChat in China

The WeChat mini program aims to cut app-download friction by tapping the platform’s billion-plus users.

Overview

  • Booking is now available inside WeChat for residents and visitors in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district and Beijing’s Yizhuang district.
  • Riders can request a Robotaxi through the WeRide Go mini program without installing a separate app, complementing the company’s standalone service.
  • WeRide reports more than 1,000 Robotaxis in operation worldwide with fully driverless service in Guangzhou, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.
  • WeRide shares rose after the launch, with premarket gains reported by Benzinga.
  • The integration follows recent deployments with Uber in Dubai and a Level 4 commercial rollout in Abu Dhabi, which WeRide presents as steps toward a 2030 scale-up goal.