The city of Cangzhou in northern China granted search giant Baidu a permit to begin commercial robotaxi services on some of its streets, the company said on Monday.
Why it matters: Baidu is the first Chinese company with permission to offer robotaxi rides to paying customers, which requires additional permits, and is a strategic milestone for its costly, years-long quest for self-driving cars.
Details: Baidu will be allowed to operate its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles with safety drivers on public roads spanning 229 kilometers (142 miles) in areas including the city’s downtown, the company said Monday in an announcement. The company can also begin testing out trip fares with its volunteers using discounts and coupons, according to a deployment permit issued by the government on Friday.
Context: Cangzhou, the third-biggest city in northern Hebei province, was late to the AV race, lagging Beijing and Shanghai by over a year. However, it is catching up quickly by leveraging its partnership with Baidu, which is accelerating its autonomous transportation initiative.
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