Baidu to deploy 1,000 budget robotaxis on Chinese roads as it seeks ways to monetise autonomous driving technology | South China Morning Post

Baidu plans to deploy a fleet of 1,000 budget robotaxis over the next three years, cutting the per-unit cost of the vehicles by two thirds, as it explores ways to make money from its significant investment in autonomous driving. The search giant's autonomous driving unit Apollo announced on Thursday a partnership with ArcFox, the luxury electric vehicle brand of BAIC Group, to bring Baidu's fifth generation Apollo Moon robotaxis to Chinese roads. "The launch of Apollo Moon is an important breakthrough signifying the powerful linkage between China's leading autonomous driving technology and the most advanced smart vehicle platform," said Zhenyu…