Gasgoo Munich- At the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on June 22, Geely Farizon, autonomous driving technology company WeRide, and Hong Kong-based transportation operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of Robotaxi services in right-hand-drive markets.Image source: Geely FarizonThe partnership brings together expertise in vehicle manufacturing, autonomous driving systems, and public transportation operations. Building on the mass-produced Robotaxi GXR platform, the three companies plan to jointly develop a purpose-built Robotaxi designed specifically for right-hand-drive markets. Hong Kong will serve as the launch point for commercial Robotaxi services tailored to jurisdictions where vehicles operate on the left side of the road.The initiative represents an important shift for the Robotaxi sector. Rather than adapting technologies for individual regions, the partners aim to create a scalable solution capable of serving multiple right-hand-drive markets worldwide, potentially opening a new chapter for autonomous mobility deployment.Kwoon Chung Smart Mobility, a subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings, has already introduced a left-hand-drive version of the Robotaxi GXR in Hong Kong and secured a pilot license for autonomous driving operations. The vehicle is currently undergoing testing on public roads. The new collaboration will expand upon those efforts by advancing vehicle development, road validation, and operational trials specifically for right-hand-drive applications.Hong Kong's dense road network, complex urban traffic conditions, and highly developed public transportation system make it one of the world's most representative right-hand-drive environments. The partners view the city as an ideal proving ground for validating vehicle performance, collecting operational data, and refining autonomous driving capabilities.The commercialization effort also aligns with China's broader policy objectives of advancing intelligent connected vehicles and promoting real-world applications of emerging mobility technologies. If successful, the Hong Kong project could provide a reference model for expansion into other major right-hand-drive markets, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia.According to the companies, the new vehicle will not be a modified version of an existing left-hand-drive platform. Instead, it will be engineered from the ground up for right-hand-drive operation—an approach they describe as an industry first for a mass-produced Robotaxi program.Development will encompass every major component of the vehicle ecosystem, including platform architecture, autonomous driving software, vehicle controls, and human-machine interaction systems. The objective is to ensure that the Robotaxi is optimized for the traffic regulations, driving behaviors, road conditions, and operational requirements unique to right-hand-drive markets, while delivering a safe and comfortable passenger experience.As one of the first deployment locations for the new Robotaxi, Hong Kong offers both an international transportation environment and a supportive regulatory framework. The three partners intend to accelerate vehicle validation, functional testing, and commercial operations with the goal of establishing a scalable operating model.Once proven locally, the framework could be replicated in major right-hand-drive markets around the world, enabling the companies to translate operational experience gained in Hong Kong into broader international expansion.The latest agreement builds on an established partnership between Geely Farizon and WeRide. In October 2024, the companies unveiled the Robotaxi GXR, a next-generation autonomous vehicle developed on Farizon's Super VAN platform. Four months later, the vehicle entered fully driverless commercial operations in Beijing, followed by commercial driverless service deployment in Guangzhou in August 2025.In March this year, the two companies expanded their collaboration through a new agreement and introduced an upgraded version of the factory-built Robotaxi GXR.