Beyond the numbers: Decoding a robotaxi company’s earnings reports
Beyond the financial figures, real determinants of success lie in the details of an operator’s unmanned driving systems and the scale of their deployments By Yang Zhe Since their…
Pony AI pulls ahead of WeRide in China robotaxi race
Both companies notched an important new advance last week when Shanghai unveiled a major expansion to its robotaxi program Key Takeaways: Pony AI, WeRide and Baidu were among groups awarded…
China’s robotaxi commercialization faces hidden barriers
Key hurdles have shifted from purely technological breakthroughs to feasible business models and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks By Lead Leo Research Institute In 2025, China’s robotaxi industry…
WeRide’s big share repurchase, and Huawei’s PC Harmony
Huawei has released a PC version of its Harmony operating system, as well as two models using the OS. How likely are other PC and smartphone makers to adopt this made-in-China OS? And WeRide has launched a $100 million share buyback less than a year after its IPO. What prompted the move, and is this the best use of its dwindling cash?
BRIEF: Uber taps Chinese partners to accelerate global robotaxi expansion
Ride-hailing platform Uber (UBER.US) is ramping up its efforts in the robotaxi space, teaming up with a growing number of operators to promote the driverless service. Following its announcement this…
BRIEF: Uber to offer Momenta robotaxi service, starting in Europe
Autonomous driving technology company Momenta will offer robotaxi service over Uber’s (UBER.US) ride hailing platform in markets outside the U.S. and China, starting with an unspecified European market, the two…
Chenqi keeps racking up losses in congested China ride-hailing race
The shared economy platform bled more red ink last year, as its hyped robotaxi business fails to show any signs of breakthroughs Key Takeaways: Chenqi lost 564 million yuan in…