WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle startup, has received approval to test driverless vehicles with passengers in California. The California Public Utilities Commission granted two permits: one for a drivered pilot and another for a driverless pilot. These permits enable WeRide to test its vehicles on public roads with passengers, though the service is not yet available to the general public or allowed to charge for rides. WeRide operates in San Jose and nearby areas with 12 active vehicles. Since 2021, the company has tested its vehicles without passengers under permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2023, it reported over 42,000 miles driven autonomously in California, while competitors like Waymo drove over 9 million miles. WeRide's permits allow operation of vehicles seating fewer than 16 people, distinguishing it from other companies. The company has developed a robobus that seats up to 10 passengers and claims to operate in 30 cities across seven countries with permits for autonomous driving in various regions, including China, Singapore, the UAE, and the U.S. Additionally, WeRide is developing a robovan for goods delivery and a robotic street sweeper.

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