WeRide raises $600m in China's self-driving tech race

Startup deepens ties with Nissan alliance in domestic robotaxi push

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WeRide says its robotaxis have completed almost 150,000 trips for more than 60,000 customers. (Photo courtesy of WeRide)

TAKASHI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

GUANGZHOU -- Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has raised more than $600 million over the last five months, with an alliance between Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors contributing to the infusion, according to a Wednesday announcement.

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