China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, is about to allow self-driving taxis to operate throughout the city, ending years of pilot zones and tight limits.
Pony.ai
announced Friday it was the first company to receive a robotaxi permit for the entire city, though the coverage area will be rolled out in phases.
The news marks a milestone for China’s push to integrate autonomous vehicles into everyday transport.
Until now, self-driving taxis in China have been restricted to specific areas on the outskirts of major urban areas, rather than the entire city.
