Baidu Launches Driverless Taxis in Beijing


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Baidu Launches Driverless Taxis in Beijing Baidu Launches Driverless Taxis in Beijing 9 mins ago This weekend, Chinese tech giant Baidu launched its fleet of driverless taxis in Beijing. The paid service serves as the continuation of the company’s plans for commercial autonomous driving operations in China started in 2020. 10 Apollo “Robotaxis” now operate eight stops in a 1.2 square mile area in western Beijing’s Shougang Park, a redeveloped sightseeing destination that will be the host venue of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Currently, each ride costs ¥30 yuan (approximately $4.60 USD) and is only open to passengers ages...