Beijing's municipal government introduced new regulations on Tuesday to promote the development of autonomous driving technology in the city. The rules, which take effect from April 1, will allow self-driving vehicles that pass safety assessments to apply for road trials and permit their use in private cars, buses, trams, and taxis. This move is part of a broader effort by Chinese authorities to support the construction of intelligent road infrastructure for autonomous transportation. At least 19 cities in China are currently conducting robotaxi and robobus tests, with companies such as Baidu's Apollo Go, Pony.ai, WeRide, AutoX, and SAIC Motor exploring opportunities in the market.
Beijing has introduced new regulations to promote the development of autonomous driving technology in the city, with a goal of allowing driverless public buses and taxis on the roads. The regulations, which take effect from April 1, will allow autonomous vehicles that pass safety assessments to apply for road trials. Beijing aims to encourage the use of autonomous vehicles for private cars, urban buses, trams, and taxis, as well as the construction of intelligent road infrastructure to support such transport. This move is part of a broader trend in China, where at least 19 cities are conducting robotaxi and robobus tests, with companies like Baidu's Apollo Go, Pony.ai, WeRide, AutoX, and SAIC Motor exploring opportunities in the market.
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