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The tests aim to validate the safety and product maturity of L3 systems through real-world road conditions and user data, providing evidence for national policy.

Hellobike's robotaxi service in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, has been temporarily halted following an incident where a robotaxi struck two pedestrians.

China's industrial regulator has for the first time approved two Level 3 autonomous driving models, from Changan and Arcfox respectively.

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta have launched a robotaxi fleet based on the Mercedes S-Class sedan in Abu Dhabi, with plans to commence operations in 2026.

Hellobike anticipates small-batch deliveries of its L4 autonomous robotaxi models in March next year, with mass production slated for June.

Momenta has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, abandoning plans for a New York listing, according to Reuters.

Pony AI said its seventh-generation robotaxi has achieved city-wide unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou.

Pony AI has partnered with Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt to integrate autonomous vehicles into the latter's European taxi services.

The fourth-generation autonomous truck system reduces per-vehicle material costs by about 70 percent compared to the previous generation, Pony AI said.

As of press time, WeRide fell 12.18 percent and Pony AI dropped 13.96 percent.