Chinese robotaxi operator WeRide files for U.S. IPO

Startup looks to raise up to $500m for expansion efforts

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Self-driving vehicles from WeRide can be seen operating on the streets of Guangzhou. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

ITSURO FUJINO, Nikkei staff writer

GUANGZHOU -- Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has filed for an initial public offering in the U.S., as the company looks to expand at home and abroad.

The company is testing and commercializing robotaxis and other self-driving technologies in 30 cities across seven countries including China.

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