WeRide deploys Robotaxis, Robobuses in Bo'ao, Hainan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- China’s autonomous driving company WeRide deployed its Robotaxis and Robobuses to the newly founded V2X pilot area in Bo’ao Dongyu Island, Hainan province. 

WeRide's fleet; photo credit: WeRide

As partners, the fleet is co-provided by WeRide, China Unicom, and its subsidiary China Unicom Smart Connection. 

As previously reported by Gasgoo, the pilot area covers a total of 17km of open roads, connecting the Bo’ao Airport and Dongyu Island. The project is an integration of L4 autonomous driving technology, C-V2X, and 5G connectivity, covering multiple stations under various scenarios, including airport, scenery sights, and parks. 

The project has been up and running since April 14th. Users can hail a WeRide Robotaxi via the WeRide Go mobile application upon arrival at the Bo’ao airport from 9:00 to 18:00. Meanwhile, on Dongyu Island, the company offers micro circulation bus service with its driverless Robobuses. Users can get real-time information about the buses' whereabouts via the app or on the intelligent bus stop displays on site.

As one of the leading companies in autonomous driving commercialization, WeRide strives for technology R&D and practical application. By the end of January 2022, the company has accumulated over 10 million kilometers of autonomous driving mileages, while carrying out normalized tests and operations in dozens of cities worldwide.