WeRide debuts fare-charging Level-4 robobus service in Guangzhou

WeRide (WRD) has launched a paid commercial service with its Level-4 robobus in central Guangzhou. This marks the city’s first fare-charging autonomous bus line in its downtown core. This driverless robobus route covers 13.6km in a loop, starting and ending at Meidong Road Terminal in Yuexiu District, with a full journey taking about 55 minutes. The route connects key landmarks of Guangzhou such as Dongjun Plaza, Yuexiu Bridge, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and Guangdong Building. Each robobus carries up to six passengers and operates daily from 7pm to 9pm, smoothly. Tickets are priced at 10 RMB, with a 50% discount during the trial period. Passengers can board using the local Yang Cheng Tong transit card or mobile payment methods.