WeRide Robobus Launches the Tianhe BRT Autonomous Shuttle Line, Rolling into Guangzhou City Center

WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, in collaboration with Guangzhou Bus Group, has inaugurated the commercial operation of the Tianhe BRT autonomous shuttle line in Guangzhou. This line marks the first autonomous shuttle to navigate the BRT system in Guangzhou's city center and operate at night in a first-tier Chinese city, offering a new, efficient, and convenient option for nighttime commuters.

(WeRide Robobus on the Tianhe BRT autonomous shuttle line in Guangzhou)

The Tianhe BRT autonomous shuttle line (BRT Wenyuan - BRT Tangxia Village Loop) commences at BRT Wenyuan Station, passing through several commercial plazas, communities, and transportation hubs over a nine-kilometer route. Key stops include BRT Chebei Station, BRT Dongpu Town Station, and BRT Zhucun Station, before looping back to the starting point. Operating from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a single nightly trip, the service supports Yang Cheng Tong card payments, mobile ride codes, and NFC payments, enhancing the nighttime commuting experience for residents.

(WeRide Robobus cruising through Tianhe District, Guangzhou)

As an integral part of Guangzhou's city center BRT system, the BRT Wenyuan - BRT Tangxia Village Loop bolsters the connectivity of the Guangzhou BRT network, effectively streamlining the city’s public transportation “capillaries.” The line connects with Metro Line 4, Line 13, and other routes, and connects with the operational BRT Xiayuan - BRT Wenyuan line, enabling citizens to traverse the Tianhe and Huangpu districts aboard WeRide Robobus.

(Guangzhou BRT Tianhe autonomous shuttle line linking Tianhe and Huangpu districts)

The launch of the Guangzhou BRT Tianhe autonomous shuttle line is another significant milestone that underscores WeRide’s commitment to commercialization and leveraging technology for public benefit. It further expands the application scenarios for Robobus, diversifies nighttime travel options, and demonstrates the robust capabilities of L4 autonomous driving technology in complex urban environments. Since late 2023, WeRide, in collaboration with Guangzhou Bus Group, has deployed 50 Robobuses, rolling out 10 commercial autonomous shuttle lines, including Guangzhou International Bio Island Line 1 and Line 2, Knowledge City Yongjingwan Convenience Line, Guangzhou Tower Line, and Pazhou Loop.

(Residents commuting at night on the WeRide Robobus)

Currently, WeRide Robobus operates in 30 cities globally, including Guangzhou, Beijing, Wuxi, Nanjing, Dalian, Zhuhai, and Singapore. Its safe, comfortable, and intelligent services have become an integral part of daily life for local residents.