WeRide has partnered with Shenzhen Bus Group to launch Shenzhen’s first Level 4 fully driverless Robobus public transportation line in the busy central business district (CBD) of Luohu District.
Running between Luohu Port and the MixC market, rides can be booked via the Shenzhen Bus Travel WeChat mini program. The outbound journey covers 6.6km and the return 4.3km, with each ride taking 30-35 minutes. Along the way, passengers pass major commercial and cultural landmarks including the Guomao Building, Di Wang Tower, Shenzhen Grand Theater and the MixC market.
As Shenzhen’s first Level 4 autonomous line in the CBD, the B888 Robobus navigates dense traffic. Equipped with over 20 sensors, including lidar and HD cameras, it provides 360-degree perception up to 200 meters, reading lane markings, traffic signs and traffic lights – including occluded, flickering or newly installed signals – while strictly adhering to traffic regulations.
The Robobus can predict the movements of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, adjusting its speed and trajectory accordingly.
When approaching a stop, the Robobus enters curbside parking mode in advance, adjusting in real time to ensure passengers board and alight safely without disrupting traffic. Full redundancy across sensors, computing units, drive-by-wire chassis and algorithms ensures backup systems remain active even in extreme situations, maximizing safety.
The launch of the B888 line coincides with Shenzhen’s 45th anniversary as China’s first special economic zone.
In related news, WeRide recently launched WePilot AiDrive, its one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution