Shanghai Launches First Batch of Autonomous Taxis
Pilot Phase Offers Free Rides on 205 km Route in Pudong
Shangha /July 8, 2024 /Cailianpress – At the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Shanghai unveiled its first batch of demonstration licenses for autonomous intelligent connected vehicles. The recipients include Seeker Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Baidu Zhixing Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., AutoX, and Pony.ai.
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These companies are set to launch their autonomous taxi (Robotaxi) services, enabling Shanghai residents to book rides through their mobile apps.
Pony.ai announced that its autonomous taxis will operate on a 205-kilometer route in Pudong. Currently, the service is in the "free ride" phase, with companies preparing their vehicles for official launch. As of now, the service remains free for the public.