Baidu received the country’s first permit for commercial robotaxi services, a major milestone for Chinese self-driving car industry.
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China grants Baidu first robotaxi permit for paying riders
Baidu could eventually charge people to ride in its robotaxis—a milestone for the costly, years-long quest of self-driving cars.
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Baidu’s highway assisted driving system now available on WM Motor vehicles
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Baidu introduces new robotaxi, slashing manufacturing costs
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