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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2025
Commission File Number: 001-42213
WeRide Inc.
21st Floor, Tower A, Guangzhou Life Science Innovation Center
No. 51, Luoxuan Road, Guangzhou International Biotech Island
Guangzhou 510005
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
This Current Report on Form 6-K (this “Report”) shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-286106) of WeRide Inc. (“WeRide”), including any prospectuses forming a part of such registration statement, and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) has committed to an equity investment of US$100 million, in addition to its existing investment, in WeRide as part of the recently announced expanded cooperation.
This investment is expected to be called by WeRide and completed by the second half of 2025, with closing subject to customary conditions, unless extended at WeRide’s option. Uber will invest at a price based on the volume-weighted average price of WeRide’s American Depositary Shares prior to the closing.
As previously announced (and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report), WeRide is expanding its cooperation with Uber from the Middle East to an additional 15 cities around the world including Europe and beyond.
Safe Harbor Statement
This Report (including its exhibit) contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s and Uber’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this Report is as of the date of this Report. Neither WeRide nor Uber undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release – WeRide and Uber Expand Strategic Partnership to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to 15 More Cities |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| WeRide Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Jennifer Li | |
| Name: | Jennifer Li | |
| Title : | Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: May 7, 2025
Exhibit 99.1
WeRide and Uber Expand Strategic Partnership to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to 15 More Cities
GUANGZHOU, China and SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), the world's largest mobility and delivery platform, today announced a significant expansion of their previously announced strategic partnership, adding 15 additional cities globally over the next five years, including in Europe. This expanded partnership accelerates WeRide and Uber’s shared goal of making autonomous mobility a global reality, with both companies leading the way in delivering cutting-edge technology.
Following a successful launch in Abu Dhabi and soon Dubai, the companies have committed to expanding their autonomous vehicle partnership to several new cities each year, all outside of the US and China. In these cities, WeRide’s Robotaxi services will be available through the Uber app, and Uber will be responsible for fleet operations.
“We are excited to take our partnership with Uber to new heights. Expanding into new cities across multiple continents reflects both companies’ confidence in our technology and our shared commitment to innovative, sustainable transportation solutions,” said Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide. “This expansion aligns with WeRide’s ambitious strategy for global growth – to make autonomous driving solutions more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.”
“Today’s announcement – one of the biggest partnerships of its kind ever announced – is a significant milestone towards realizing the promise of autonomous mobility in more places around the world,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “By leveraging Uber’s global scale, operational expertise, and leading marketplace technology, we are thrilled to partner with cutting-edge AV companies like WeRide to help them commercialize their vehicles and bring the benefits of autonomy to more riders.”
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About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. The company operates in over 30 cities across 10 countries, holding driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, France and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services that address a vast array of transportation needs across a diverse range of urban use cases across mobility, logistics, and sanitation. WeRide was named in Fortune Magazine’s 2024 “The Future 50” list.
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 58 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
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