WeRide Recognized on Fortune's 2026 Change the World List as the Only Autonomous Driving Company Honored

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has been named to Fortune's Change the World 2026 list as the only autonomous driving company recognized this year. The annual list honors 50 companies worldwide that are creating meaningful social impact through their core business strategies, alongside companies such as Anthropic, BYD, and Alphabet (Google).

This also marks WeRide's third appearance on the prestigious list, following recognitions in 2023 and 2025, and underscores the company's continued commitment to making transportation safer, more accessible, and more efficient through autonomous driving technology.