Wu Tianyu's questions to WeRide (WRD) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Wu Tianyu from CITIC Securities asked for WeRide's perspective on the competitive environment in the Middle East and how the company differentiates itself from other players in the region.
Answer
CFO Jennifer Li stated that while WeRide wasn't the first to announce plans for the Middle East, it now operates the largest commercial robotaxi fleet in the region. She highlighted key differentiators including being the first to receive a national permit in the UAE, being the sole operator in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, and having a standardized deployment playbook that allows the company to get fleets operational in weeks, even in extreme environmental conditions.