Beijing Allows Fully Driverless Robotaxis to Operate and Charge Fares in New District

Beijing is allowing fully driverless robotaxis from companies like Baidu and Pony.ai to operate and charge fares in the Yizhuang district.
The city plans to expand robotaxi service to the airport and train stations by the end of 2022.
Pony.ai claims it has never had an accident with its driverless robotaxis in China.
Robotaxis need to prove their safety records to get permits to expand their services.
Baidu and Pony.ai already operate robotaxis in other Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai.

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