WeRide Selected as Technology Provider for Autonomous Driving Pilot Project in Switzerland

WeRide Inc. A leading provider of autonomous driving technology, has been selected to provide its technology for a new pilot project in Switzerland.  

The project, financed by the Swiss national railway, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB), in collaboration with the Canton of Zurich, will see the deployment of autonomous vehicles in the Furttal Region. Managed by the Swiss Transit Lab (STL), the project aims to enhance public transportation options for residents in areas with limited service.  

During the initial phase, two autonomous vehicles equipped with WeRide’s cutting-edge technology will be deployed, with the fleet expanding to eight vehicles by 2026. Residents will be able to book rides through the ioki app.  

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“The launch of this public transportation service pilot project demonstrates WeRide’s commitment to expanding autonomous driving solutions in Europe,” said Tony Han, WeRide founder and CEO. “From large sports events to airport operations to public transportation services, our solutions have proven their excellent adaptability in various scenarios.”

This project marks WeRide’s third major deployment in Europe within eight months, following the successful launch of Europe’s first commercial autonomous minibus service at Zurich Airport and the provision of L4 autonomous shuttle services during the 2024 French Open in Paris.  

“WeRide possesses a fully developed and thoroughly tested technology, meets all of the legal and safety requirements in place at Zurich Airport and guarantees that it will meet the data protection requirements set out,” said Flughafen Zürich AG in a statement regarding the airport project.  

This selection reaffirms the versatility of WeRide’s autonomous driving platform and highlights the growing interest in WeRide’s technology and services within the European market. Sources and related content

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