Regulator
WeRide said it got the first permit in Europe to run robotaxis with no driver, in Zurich, Switzerland.
A regulator's decision · Sets WeRide Robotaxi's stage
What the source says
“In November 2025, our robotaxi secured the first driverless robotaxi operational permit in Europe.”
What it means
WeRide Robotaxi, from WeRide, is at stage 5 of 5 on our ladder: regulator-cleared or mass market. This event is one of the milestones that placed it there.
Human help: Our sources report it working without human help.
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