WeRide receives permit for robotaxis in Shanghai

WeRide receives permit for robotaxis in Shanghai

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Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide said on Saturday it has been granted a permit from the Shanghai municipal government to operate autonomous robotaxi ride-hailing services.

WeRide, in partnership with Chery Group and Jinjiang Taxi, will deploy fully driverless ride-hailing robotaxis on public roads in the Pudong New Area, the company said in a statement.

Pony AI gets permit for driverless robotaxi services in Shanghai

Chinese robotaxi operator Pony AI said on Saturday it had received a permit to provide fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Shanghai‘s Pudong financial district.

Pony AI will launch fully driverless ride-hailing services in the city, starting in the core business district of Jinqiao and Huamu before expanding to other regions, the company said in a statement.

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