The launch of the B888 line coincides with Shenzhen’s 45th anniversary as China’s first Special Economic Zone, serving as a symbolic “birthday gift” to the city from WeRide and Shenzhen Bus Group. Running between Luohu Port and MixC Market, rides can be booked via the Shenzhen Bus Travel WeChat mini program.
As Shenzhen’s first Level 4 autonomous line in the CBD, the B888 Robobus is equipped with over 20 sensors, including LiDAR and HD cameras. WeRide says it provides 360-degree perception up to 200 metres, accurately reading lane markings, traffic signs, and traffic lights — including occluded, flickering, or newly installed signals — while strictly adhering to traffic regulations.
It is also claimed that the robobus can predict the movements of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, adjusting its speed and trajectory accordingly. Even at complex intersections in the city, ‘which can challenge human drivers, it navigates smoothly and easily’ according to WeRide.
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, WeRide says.
The B888 Line is a key project in Shenzhen's “20+8” industrial cluster strategy and the city's plan for high-quality development of intelligent connected vehicles, reflecting the city's vision for smart, green, and innovative transport.
WeRide's robobuses have been tested or operated in nearly 30 cities worldwide, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Paris, and Zurich. Looking ahead, WeRide says it will continue partnering with public transport operators globally to expand autonomous shuttle services across diverse scenarios, from CBDs and residential neighbourhoods to tourist attractions, accelerating the adoption of autonomous driving technology and serving more communities.
