WeRide Secures First Non-US City-Level L4 Driverless License in Abu Dhabi
Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide has announced a significant milestone in the global expansion of self-driving vehicles. On Monday, the firm revealed that it obtained the world’s first city-level Level 4 (L4) driverless commercial operation license outside the United States. This historic permit, approved by the UAE federal government through RegLab under the UAE Cabinet Secretariat, authorizes WeRide to operate Robotaxi commercial services in Abu Dhabi without in-vehicle safety drivers. The initial rollout of these fully autonomous services will be integrated with existing mobility platforms, specifically Uber and TXAI, to facilitate public access. This regulatory approval marks a critical step for WeRide's international strategy and highlights the UAE's progressive stance on autonomous vehicle adoption. Supporting this commercial launch, WeRide reported that its Robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi had already accumulated nearly one million kilometers of operational data as of October. This achievement underscores the technical maturity and safety record required to secure such a pioneering license, positioning WeRide as a key player in the non-US autonomous driving market.
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WeRide Secures First Non-US City-Level L4 Driverless License in Abu Dhabi
Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide has announced a significant milestone in the global expansion of self-driving vehicles. On Monday, the firm revealed that it obtained the world’s first city-level Level 4 (L4) driverless commercial operation license outside the United States. This historic permit, approved by the UAE federal government through RegLab under the UAE Cabinet Secretariat, authorizes WeRide to operate Robotaxi commercial services in Abu Dhabi without in-vehicle safety drivers. The initial rollout of these fully autonomous services will be integrated with existing mobility platforms, specifically Uber and TXAI, to facilitate public access. This regulatory approval marks a critical step for WeRide's international strategy and highlights the UAE's progressive stance on autonomous vehicle adoption. Supporting this commercial launch, WeRide reported that its Robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi had already accumulated nearly one million kilometers of operational data as of October. This achievement underscores the technical maturity and safety record required to secure such a pioneering license, positioning WeRide as a key player in the non-US autonomous driving market.
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