Baidu Launches China’s First 24/7 Robotaxi Service

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The start of round-the-clock operations comes as the third major operational expansion of Baidu’s robotaxi service in 2024. In Feb 2024 , Baidu was approved for robotaxi pilot operation on highways to Beijing Daxing Airport, making Beijing the world’s first capital city to launch airport robotaxi service. In the same month, Baidu also launched fully driverless service across the Yangtze River in Wuhan , demonstrating its technical sophistication in navigating challenging geographic landscapes. BEIJING, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, proudly announced...