China’s autonomous driving enters “fast lane” with commercial operations

Beijing Review | Aug 16, 2022 at 2:00 AM
  • On August 8, driverless robotaxi services were launched in designated areas in the Chinese cities of Wuhan and Chongqing, marking a significant step in the country’s exploration of the commercialization of autonomous driving.
  • Thanks to continuous technology innovation and policy support, China has made steady strides in autonomous driving, from running trials in semi-closed areas to venturing it on open roads, as the market potential of this technology continues to grow in the country.
  • They also aim to gradually improve the traffic participation rate of autonomous driving vehicles and the public’s understanding and acceptance, as well as help autonomous driving play a greater role in various scenarios.