Robotaxi
Xpeng ramps up robotaxi efforts, looking for top talent
Xpeng is ramping up its robotaxi efforts and is hiring top talent with global market robotaxi experience at high salaries.
Baidu plans to launch Apollo Go robotaxi service outside China, report says
Baidu has begun discussions with foreign automakers, ride-sharing platforms and other tech companies about deploying Apollo Go outside of China through local partnerships, according to Nikkei Asia.
Chinese startup WeRide to offer robotaxis on Uber, starting in UAE
Uber will start offering WeRide's robotaxis first in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year. The partnership does not involve the US and Chinese markets.
Chinese startup WeRide gets nod to test robotaxis with passengers in California
WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas.
Nio rules out robotaxi, says it's not exciting business model
Nio won't be taking jobs from ride-hailing drivers, it's not inspiring, William Li said.
Baidu Apollo launches 6th-gen robotaxi with 60% lower cost
Baidu's self-driving ride hailing platform Apollo Go is close to break-even and aims to be profitable by 2025.
Toyota, Pony plan to set up joint venture to run robotaxi business in China
Toyota, Pony.ai plan to invest a total of more than RMB 1 billion to set up a joint venture within the year, which will launch robotaxi cars built on Toyota's pure electric vehicles.
Pony.ai starts offering robotaxi service in Guangzhou without safety officer in vehicles
This is the first such permit issued in Guangzhou, where Pony.ai's 17 robotaxis have been approved to provide robotaxi service without safety officers.
Baidu's robotaxi platform Apollo Go gets permit to offer fully driverless rides in Beijing
To date, Baidu's Apollo Go has been offering fully driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing, Wuhan and Chongqing.
Xpeng G9 gets permit to conduct public road testing as robotaxi in Guangzhou
The G9 becomes the first unmodified commercial vehicle to qualify for autonomous driving testing on designated public roads in China, laying the groundwork for Xpeng's exploration of the robotaxi field.
