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WeRide Wins Switzerland’s First Driverless Robotaxi Permit

The authorization covers Furttal operations under the iamo public-transport pilot led by Swiss Transit Lab.

Overview

  • Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office approved fully driverless Robotaxi operations once prescribed testing and mileage thresholds are met.
  • Initial trials with on-board safety drivers are underway across Furttal, progressing to driverless testing with vehicles overseen remotely by Eurobus.
  • The permit contemplates a 110-kilometer service area with about 460 stops at speeds up to 80 km/h.
  • WeRide targets launching driverless public passenger service in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory sign-offs.
  • The company says it now holds autonomous-driving permits in eight countries, building on a Swiss presence that includes a Robobus shuttle at Zurich Airport.