UPS launched its self-driving service in May, with a driver and engineer monitoring behind the wheel.
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Posted inUp and Comers
WeRide kicks off a robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou
WeRide’s ride-hailing app became available on Android and iOS app stores starting Thursday.
Posted inOn the Cusp
The Chinese startup battling for robotaxi supremacy
Pony.ai’s goal is to provide consistently comfortable and reliable rides for all rather than monetizing these early technologies.
Posted inUp and Comers
Self-driving startup Deeproute.ai pulls in $50 million
The deal may signal that Chinese venture capital funds are once again favoring self-driving startups.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Self-driving startup TuSimple raises $120 million in extended Series D
The new funds will be used to expand its long-haul service and develop a commercial self-driving truck.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Beijing to allow passenger rides in robotaxis
China is permitting trial operations in order to push intelligent vehicle services for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Baidu restructures self-driving unit amid serious competition
The restructuring is the search giant’s latest move to ramp up business amid challenges from emerging domestic rivals.
Posted inOn the Cusp
AV startup AutoX applies for permits to test fully self-driving cars in California
Google’s Waymo is the only company allowed to test driverless cars without human safety drivers in the state.
Posted inUp and Comers
Mapping firm Kuandeng nabs $14.2 million in Series A+
The HD map maker advocates crowdsourcing to collect, contribute, and verify data.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
BMW partners with China Unicom on 5G driverless cars
BMW plans to introduce 5G-enabled new models in the country starting July 2021.
