Wenrui Autonomous Driving (WRD.US) launches its commercial pilot project in Switzerland, with the first fleet set to commence operations in the second quarter.

On January 14th, WRD.US announced the official launch of a Swiss innovative autonomous driving pilot commercial project, which is initiated by the Zurich Canton of Switzerland and the Swiss national railway SBB, managed by the Swiss Traffic Laboratory (STL), and supported by WeRide, a subsidiary of WRD.US, providing products and technical support. According to the plan, the project will gradually introduce dozens of autonomous driving vehicles in phases, including autonomous driving taxis (Robotaxi) and autonomous driving minibuses (Robobus). During the testing phase, two autonomous driving vehicles equipped with WeRide's technology will be put into use. The first fleet of autonomous driving vehicles is expected to officially launch in the second quarter of 2025 with up to four vehicles deployed in fully unmanned mode for a period of 5 years. By 2026, the fleet is expected to increase by another 8 autonomous driving vehicles, with further expansion in the future. WRD.US emphasized that this project demonstrates its leading L4 level autonomous driving technology and operational experience once again being recognized by the international market. This is the third project that the company has secured in Europe within 8 months. The CEO of WRD.US stated, "The launch of this pilot project demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding autonomous driving solutions in Europe. From large sports events to airport operations to public transportation services, our solutions have proven excellent adaptability in various scenarios."