ZURICH, Jan. 14,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a
global leader in autonomous driving technology, is the technology
provider for an innovative new autonomous driving pilot project in
Switzerland. This project is
funded by the Canton of Zurich and
Swiss national railway Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) and
managed by the Swiss Transit Lab (STL), with WeRide providing
products and operational support. The decision demonstrates
WeRide's leading L4 autonomous driving technology and operational
experience has again been recognized by the international
market.
During the test phase, two autonomous cars with WeRide
technology will be in service. When operations start, which is
expected in the second quarter, up to four cars will be deployed.
Fully unmanned mode will operate for up to five years. In 2026, the
fleet is expected to expand with eight
additional autonomous vehicles, with
further expansion in future.
The first automated vehicles will operate in Switzerland's Furttal Region. Residents will
be able to book the autonomous vehicles by an app supplied by
ioki.
WeRide founder and CEO Tony Han
said: "The launch of the Swiss public transportation service pilot
project demonstrates WeRide's commitment to expanding autonomous
driving solutions in Europe. From
large sports events to airport operations to public transportation
services, our solutions have proven their excellent adaptability in
various scenarios."
In Switzerland, trains serve as
the main arteries connecting major cities and towns. According to
Federal Office of Transport (FOT), on average, Swiss residents take
the train about 70 times a year, the highest rate in Europe. However, suburban areas face limited
transportation options.
SBB, one of the project investors, was established in 1902, is
Switzerland's state-owned railway
company with a 3,000-kilometer network. The Canton of Zurich is the second-largest investor. STL,
the project manager, is dedicated to exploring and promoting
innovative mobility solutions. Leveraging WeRide's autonomous
driving technology, the parties will work to expand Switzerland's intelligent transportation
network.
This project is WeRide's third in Europe within eight months. Recently, WeRide
launched Europe's first commercial
autonomous minibus project at Zurich Airport and provided L4
autonomous shuttle services at the 2024 French Open in Paris.
Selection of WeRide's technology reaffirms the versatility of
the WeRide One autonomous driving technology platform and its
adaptability to different products and signifies WeRide's
technology, products, and services are meeting with great interest
in Europe.
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