Robotaxi
Baidu Apollo Go gets license to test robotaxis in HK
Baidu has been granted license to put 10 Apollo Go robotaxis into trial operation in Hong Kong, the first time it has been permitted to test robotaxi outside of the Chinese mainland.
Baidu to start trial operations of Apollo Go robotaxis in HK as soon as year-end, report says
Apollo Go plans to operate in Hong Kong on a trial basis, with the first phase of testing at the airport by the end of this year at the earliest, a Hong Kong media outlet reported.
WeRide unveils new robotaxi GXR with large interior space
WeRide has unveiled its next generation production robotaxi, the GXR, claiming to be the world's most spacious production robotaxi to date.
Xpeng ramps up robotaxi efforts, looking for top talent
Xpeng is ramping up its robotaxi efforts and is hiring top talent with global market robotaxi experience at high salaries.
Baidu plans to launch Apollo Go robotaxi service outside China, report says
Baidu has begun discussions with foreign automakers, ride-sharing platforms and other tech companies about deploying Apollo Go outside of China through local partnerships, according to Nikkei Asia.
Chinese startup WeRide to offer robotaxis on Uber, starting in UAE
Uber will start offering WeRide's robotaxis first in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year. The partnership does not involve the US and Chinese markets.
Chinese startup WeRide gets nod to test robotaxis with passengers in California
WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas.
Nio rules out robotaxi, says it's not exciting business model
Nio won't be taking jobs from ride-hailing drivers, it's not inspiring, William Li said.
Baidu Apollo launches 6th-gen robotaxi with 60% lower cost
Baidu's self-driving ride hailing platform Apollo Go is close to break-even and aims to be profitable by 2025.
Toyota, Pony plan to set up joint venture to run robotaxi business in China
Toyota, Pony.ai plan to invest a total of more than RMB 1 billion to set up a joint venture within the year, which will launch robotaxi cars built on Toyota's pure electric vehicles.