WeRide robotaxis gain loyal passengers but fixed pick-up, drop-off spots irk some, survey shows


By Che Pan

WeRide has completed a total of 147,128 robotaxi trips for more than 60,000 passengers in the past year, it says. Nearly 60% of about 650 passengers surveyed say they use the robotaxi service for regular commutes. — SCMP

About a year since WeRide first launched its first autonomous taxi service in Guangzhou, the Chinese self-driving start-up said its robotaxis have won over a group of loyal customers, although passengers were lukewarm about its limited service range and the convenience of its fixed pick-up and drop-off points.

Since the service launched in the Guangdong capital on Nov 28 last year, WeRide has completed a total of 147,128 robotaxi trips for more than 60,000 passengers, it said in a press release. The service is currently free.

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