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China's ride-hailing sector, employing 7 million drivers, faces disruption from robotaxis and AI technology. With 19 cities testing these automated vehicles, drivers in Wuhan have dubbed Apollo Go vehicles 'stupid radishes' due to traffic issues. Unlike the cautious U.S. approach, China is aggressively advancing these innovations, allowing trials without human monitors in several cities.
Apollo Go, a Baidu subsidiary, plans to deploy 1,000 robotaxis in Wuhan by year-end and expand to 100 cities by 2030. Meanwhile, Pony.ai, supported by Toyota, aims to grow its fleet from 300 to 1,000 by 2026. Despite the rapid growth, profitability remains a challenge, with Apollo Go reportedly losing $11,000 per vehicle annually.
• China tests robotaxis in 19 cities, promoting rapid AI adoption.
• Apollo Go aims for 1,000 robotaxis in Wuhan by year-end.
Robotaxis are being tested in various cities in China, highlighting the shift towards automated transportation.
The rise of AI technology is central to the development of automated taxis in China.
The deployment of autonomous vehicles is a key focus for companies like Apollo Go and Pony.ai.
Baidu's Apollo Go is at the forefront of the robotaxi initiative in China.
Pony.ai is expanding its robotaxi fleet significantly in response to the growing demand for automated transportation.
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