The tech giant has secured permits to operate robotaxis in Wuhan and Chongqing, it said in a statement on Aug 8. The move marks a relaxation of Chinese rules, which previously mandated someone must be in the vehicle to take control in case of an emergency.Baidu will begin to provide fully driverless robotaxi services in designated areas in Wuhan between 9am to 5pm, and Chongqing from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with five Apollo fifth generation robotaxis operating in each city.
“It’s as if we’ve landed on the moon and built a base there,” he said in a video interview. “It’s just a matter of time for us to go to Mars or even beyond our solar system.”
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