China’s WeRide eyes Hong Kong, Singapore roads for robotaxis as self-driving giants expand
SCMP Tech / 3/24/2026
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Key Points
- WeRide plans to deploy self-driving robotaxis and buses on Hong Kong streets this year, expanding its autonomous-vehicle operations beyond mainland China.
- In Singapore, WeRide’s service is set to begin on April 1, and the rollout is tied to a partnership with Grab for local operations.
- The move highlights accelerating competition among self-driving players as multiple autonomous-vehicle giants push into major Asian urban markets.
- Regulatory and operational readiness will be key as WeRide and partners work to scale commercial AV services in dense, complex city environments.
Chinese self-driving technology developers continue to expand outside the mainland as WeRide seeks to launch robotaxi services this year in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to an executive.
WeRide’s planned entry into Hong Kong was set to cover both robotaxis and robobuses, said senior director of public relations and marketing Maeve Zhang in a media briefing on Tuesday, without disclosing the operation areas or a launch date.
Meanwhile, the Guangzhou-based company said it planned to launch...
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