WeRide Robobus receives test permit in Belgium

[Unmanned public transport on street.]
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WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WRD]) has received Belgium’s first federal permit to test its Level 4 autonomous Robobus shuttle.

With this approval, the company now holds autonomous driving permits in seven countries, including China, France, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the U.S.

The permit, signed by Belgium’s Minister of Mobility, allows WeRide’s Robobus to operate on an 8km loop between Leuven and Heverlee with nine stops. The service will be run in partnership with Flemish public transport operator De Lijn, the City of Leuven, and mobility consultancy Espaces-Mobilités.

Pending approval from the Flemish authorities, the Robobus will begin public road testing in the coming weeks, with a safety officer onboard during the initial phase.

Once testing is complete, De Lijn will operate a pilot autonomous shuttle service along the same 8km route from mid-November through January 2026. This will mark Belgium’s first commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in mixed traffic, with passengers boarding via digital ticket, SMS, or subscription. The shuttles are then expected to enter regular service.

Source: Press Release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20238228-weride-robobus-receives-belgiums-first-level-4-permit-leading-av-industry-with-products]

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