UPS launched its self-driving service in May, with a driver and engineer monitoring behind the wheel.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Chinese startup bringing robotaxis to the masses
WeRide focuses on making driverless ride-hailing a viable business by meeting the challenges of commercialization.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Nvidia, Didi Chuxing partner on autonomous cars for ride-hailing
Didi will enhance its autonomous driving technologies by using Nvidia’s platform to train deep neural networks.
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.
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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.
