Baidu To Test Driverless Cars On Tourists In China’s ‘Venice’

Just two months after Baidu announced the launch of a autonomous driving zone in China’s Anhui province, the search giant is now planning to test their cars on tourists in one of the country’s most popular travel destinations, according to state media.

Baidu is reportedly developing a deal with Wuzhen tourism Co., a travel agency in Wuzhen, which is famed for its quaint historic houses built atop a network of canals. The popular tourist destination is sometimes dubbed the ‘Venice of China.’

Wang Jin, the head of Baidu’s autonomous driving division, told Xinhua News that they are currently working with the local tourist agency to develop possible routes, as well as settling details including costs and the number of vehicles. The plan has not yet been finalized and a launch date has not been set, according to he report.

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