07:51 AM EST, 02/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- WeRide ( WRD ) said Monday it received approval to launch its latest robotaxi model, the GXR, for fully unmanned paid raid-hailing services in Beijing, China.

The new model's service area covers key regions within the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. It is also approved for operation on highways, the company said.

WeRide ( WRD ) shares were up nearly 13% in recent premarket activity Monday.