Baidu and Pony.ai become first robotaxi services to operate without safety drivers in Beijing - The Verge

Baidu and Pony.ai have been given permission to operate without safety drivers in Yizhuang, Beijing, making them the first companies in China to receive such a permit.

A supervisor must still be present in the vehicle, however Image: Baidu Baidu and Pony.ai have been given permission to operate their autonomous vehicles without safety drivers in Beijing, a first … [+1893 chars]

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