WeRide Plans to Boost Spending to Achieve International Expansion and Profitability.

WeRide plans to increase spending to accelerate international expansion and reach profitability. Despite posting a net loss of $56.4m in Q2, revenue surged 61% to $127.2m, driven by a ninefold increase in robotaxi services. The company has self-driving permits in six countries and is working with Uber to deploy vehicles in international markets. WeRide is focusing on developing a robust autonomous driving system through extensive testing and data collection.

WeRide Inc. (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has announced plans to significantly increase spending to accelerate international expansion and achieve profitability. Despite posting a net loss of $56.4 million in Q2 2025, the company's revenue surged 61% to $127.2 million, driven by a ninefold increase in robotaxi services [1].

The company's international expansion is evident in its self-driving permits in six countries, including Saudi Arabia, where it has just received the first robotaxi permit to launch a service across the country [2]. WeRide is working with Uber to deploy vehicles in international markets, aiming to leverage its strategic partnerships to drive growth.

To reach profitability, WeRide is focusing on developing a robust autonomous driving system through extensive testing and data collection. The company has been conducting fully driverless testing in Abu Dhabi and plans to extend Robotaxi services to Dubai. Additionally, WeRide has unveiled its latest high-performance computing platform, HPC 3.0, co-developed with Lenovo, to enhance its autonomous driving capabilities [1].

While WeRide's Q2 results show significant growth in revenue, the company's net loss highlights the challenges of scaling its operations and achieving profitability. However, with its strong commercial momentum and strategic partnerships, WeRide is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for autonomous mobility solutions.

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250731cn42421/weride-records-another-strong-quarter-in-q2-2025-revenue-hits-us178-million-robotaxi-revenue-increases-8367-yoy-to-us64-million
[2] https://www.just-auto.com/news/weride-secures-saudi-arabias-first-robotaxi-permit/