WeRide announces driverless road testing license for Robovan in Guangzhou

The unveiling ceremony for Guangzhou Nansha District’s Autonomous Driving Test Base and Smart Transportation Demonstration Zone was held in Mingzhu Bay. At the event, WeRide (WRD) received the district’s first batch of driverless road testing licenses, authorizing its Robovan W5 for driverless testing on public roads. The company said, “This marks the first time such licenses are granted in Guangzhou since Nansha District introduced its trial safety guidelines for autonomous vehicle road testing in the first quarter of 2025. With its technological leadership and strong operational foundation, WeRide is among the first to receive the license, accelerating its move toward the large-scale commercialization of autonomous logistics vehicles. WeRide Robovan W5 is designed for urban freight, including express delivery, urban logistics, and various point-to-point logistics applications. Drawing on WeRide’s nearly 6 years of Robotaxi operational experience, it uses industry-leading L4 autonomous driving technology to ensure safety and reliability during public road testing and operations.”