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Beijing Issues First Permits for Fully Driverless Taxi Operations

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.AI the first licenses to operate fully driverless taxis on city streets. While the companies cannot yet charge passengers, the move marks a major step in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles in China.

Beijing Issues First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Testing Permits to Baidu and Pony.ai

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the first permits in China to test fully driverless robotaxis with remote oversight. This milestone marks a significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology in the country.

Beijing Issues China's First Permits for Driverless Robotaxis

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the nation's first permits to operate robotaxis without a safety driver behind the wheel. Passengers can now hail these fully autonomous vehicles in a designated suburban area.

Chinese Self-Driving Firm Pony AI Lowers Fundraising Target Ahead of US IPO

Pony AI seeks to raise up to $224 million in a US IPO, significantly down from its original goal. The company operates a growing fleet of robotaxis and robotrucks across major Chinese cities.

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Autonomous Vehicles and EV Battery Startups Draw Major Investor Funding

The transportation tech sector sees significant funding rounds for autonomous driving and solid-state battery companies, alongside major industry shifts like airline acquisitions and startup bankruptcies.

Autonomous Firm Pony.ai Sues Ex-Employees Over Trade Secrets

Pony.ai seeks $8.9 million in damages from two former technical leaders who left to found a rival autonomous trucking startup called Qingtian Truck.

Baidu and Pony.ai Secure China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits

Baidu and Pony.ai earn the first permits in China to operate fully driverless ride-hailing services on public roads in Beijing. The new rule still requires a safety operator in the front passenger seat, and the companies do not charge fees for these specific driverless rides yet.