BARCELONA, Spain, March 11,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global
leader in autonomous driving, and Renault Group will offer a
free autonomous Robobus trial service in the center of
Barcelona from March 10th to 14th, aiming to showcase the
maturity and potential of automated transport technologies for the
first time in a dense and complex urban environment. The
demonstration highlights the technological leadership in autonomous
driving solutions that WeRide and Renault are bringing to enable
agile, flexible, modern, eco-friendly, and affordable mobility,
especially for European cities aspiring to carbon neutrality and
Low Emission Zones.
This will be WeRide and Renault Group's first test in
Spain of their Level-4 autonomous
vehicle for public transport. The initiative continues the
experimentation carried out by the partners during the
Roland-Garros 2024 tennis tournament.
"This Barcelona trial represents a pivotal moment in WeRide's
international expansion strategy, demonstrating our technology
leadership beyond Asian markets and into the heart of Europe," said Tony
Han, founder & CEO at WeRide. "By bringing our Level-4
autonomous Robobus to navigate Barcelona's complex urban environment in real
traffic conditions, we're showcasing not just the maturity of our
technology, but its adaptability to diverse global settings. This
collaboration with Renault Group underscores our shared vision for
making smart, sustainable mobility solutions accessible
worldwide."
Last month, WeRide announced the first European fully driverless
commercial deployment of its Robobus as part of a shuttle service
partnership with beti, Renault Group, and Macif that will feature
an L4 -level automated mobility service in France's Dôme region. In January, WeRide
announced its first commercial autonomous shuttle project in
Europe at Zurich Airport, and was
also chosen technology supplier for a pilot project on autonomous
driving by Swiss national railway Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
(SBB).
The experimental Robobus, which has the required authorization
from Barcelona City Council and the Directorate General of Traffic,
will operate from March 10th to March
14th from 11:00 AM to 5:00
PM on a circular itinerary of more than 2 kilometers.
The goal is for riders to easily and safely discover autonomous
driving in real traffic. The route will have four
stops where passengers will be able to get comfortably on and
off, giving riders the opportunity to experience the autonomous and
sustainable driving of the future while enjoying a unique tour of
Barcelona.
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