WeRide Inc. announced that its global robotaxi fleet has grown to 1,023 vehicles, a figure that was current as of January 12, 2026. The company’s public disclosure of the milestone came on January 16, 2026, marking a new chapter in its scaling trajectory.
The fleet now operates fully driverless services in three major markets—Beijing, Guangzhou and Abu Dhabi—demonstrating the company’s ability to replicate the Abu Dhabi model in additional cities. The expansion to over 1,000 vehicles is a key step toward WeRide’s goal of deploying tens of thousands of robotaxis by 2030 and signals that the company is moving from pilot‑scale to commercial‑scale operations.
Financially, WeRide’s robotaxi revenue surged 761.0 % year‑over‑year to US$5.0 million in Q3 2025, while gross margin climbed to 32.9 %. The Abu Dhabi fleet is approaching single‑vehicle profitability, a milestone that reflects improved utilization and cost control. These metrics suggest that unit economics are tightening as the fleet expands, providing a foundation for higher revenue per vehicle in the coming years.
Strategic partnerships are accelerating the rollout. Grab’s recent equity investment and Uber’s $100 million funding in May 2025 have bolstered WeRide’s capital base, enabling faster deployment in new markets and deeper penetration in existing ones. The partnership with Uber also provides access to a global network of drivers and customers, while Grab’s stake aligns incentives for regional growth in Southeast Asia.
In China, WeRide has launched the “WeRide Go” mini‑program on WeChat, leveraging the super‑app’s 1.2 billion monthly active users to drive user acquisition and trip bookings. The integration lowers friction for customers and expands the company’s reach beyond its existing app, positioning WeRide to capture a larger share of the growing robotaxi market in the country.
CFO Jennifer Li emphasized that the company’s “diversified portfolio across products, services and geographies” is delivering “multiple avenues for sustained growth.” She highlighted that the combination of cost discipline, strategic investments, and expanding market presence is enabling WeRide to narrow its net loss and improve gross margins, reinforcing confidence in the company’s long‑term path to profitability.
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