Slovak Prime Minister Supports WeRide's Autonomous Vehicle Deployment in Slovakia
WeRide plans to deploy its Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Slovakia after meeting with Prime Minister Robert Fico, with testing starting in Bratislava.
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What Happened
WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving, met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to discuss deployment of its Level 4 autonomous vehicle portfolio. The Slovak government expressed full support for the initiative, aiming to advance the country's transportation and technology.
The first batch of vehicles is set to arrive in Slovakia this month. Testing will begin in Bratislava, then expand to Košice and the High Tatras region. Selected models are expected to enter public commercial operations in 2026, pending regulatory approval.
WeRide already has projects in five European countries including France, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and now Slovakia. In Spain, it partnered with Uber to launch the country's first commercial Robotaxi service.
Why this matters
This signals government support for autonomous mobility in Slovakia and expands WeRide's European presence, potentially leading to driverless commercial services.
Terms in This Story
- Level 4 autonomous
- A vehicle capable of full self-driving in most conditions without human intervention, but may be restricted to certain areas.
- Robotaxi
- A driverless taxi service that uses autonomous vehicles to transport passengers.
- Robobus
- An autonomous bus designed for public transportation without a driver.
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