WeRide has debuted its Robotaxi booking service directly within Tencent’s WeChat super-app via the new “WeRide Go” Mini Program. Available to users in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district and Beijing’s Yizhuang district, the integration allows passengers to request a fully autonomous ride without downloading a separate application. WeRide’s move leverages WeChat’s over one billion monthly active users to streamline access to its self-driving fleet and lower the barrier to first-time users.

By embedding Robotaxi bookings into an existing digital ecosystem, WeRide projects a 30% increase in monthly ride volume within its Chinese pilot zones over the next quarter. The company currently operates more than 1,000 Robotaxis worldwide, with fully driverless services running in Guangzhou, Beijing and Abu Dhabi. Management has set a target of scaling to 10,000 operational Robotaxis by 2030, and anticipates that the WeChat integration will boost user retention rates by up to 25% as part of its broader commercialization strategy.

WeRide’s partnership with Tencent underlines its leadership in the global autonomous driving market. The company holds permits for driverless operations in eight jurisdictions—including China, the UAE and Singapore—and has conducted testing in over 40 cities across 11 countries. With the WeChat launch, WeRide expects to capture a larger share of urban mobility spend, enhance brand visibility among digital-first consumers, and accelerate data collection for continuous improvement of its L4 autonomous driving platform.