Driverless rides in Leuven, Belgium
As of November 11, 2026, one service gives rides to the public in Leuven: WeRide, booked in De Lijn. WeRide carries a safety supervisor.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Leuven
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeRide | Shuttle | Public | Open to public | De Lijn | Afternoons only; see the De Lijn route planner for Line 16 times | Paid | Supervised | Oct 12, 2026 |
How to ride here
WeRide
Buy a De Lijn ticket in advance by app or SMS; no payment on board.
delijn.be, Oct 12, 2026
Map and area
WeRide: Two WeRide Robobus shuttles run as De Lijn's Line 16, a fixed 4 km route between Leuven station and Heverlee, carrying passengers since January 22, 2026, afternoons only. Standard De Lijn tickets bought in advance by app or SMS; a driver is present on every ride; up to eight passengers, seatbelts mandatory. Belgium's first federal Level 4 testing permit was issued to WeRide in September 2025. A public-transport shuttle, not ride-hailing. Fixed route, not a service area, from the transit agency’s published stop and timetable data.
Latest updates
Questions
Can I ride today?
WeRide: Yes. Anyone can ride.
How do I book?
WeRide: De Lijn.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
WeRide: A safety supervisor rides along.
Sources and limitations
- WeRide · delijn.be · Last verified Oct 12, 2026Added from WeRide announcements, filings and partner sources; not yet in the coverage sheet. Fixed route, afternoon hours only; see the De Lijn route planner for timetables.
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