Chinese tech giant Baidu launches driverless Robot Taxi in Beijing
Baidu is the first company to commercialise autonomous driving operations in China
The autonomous driving taxis are named ‘Apollo Robotaxis’
Baidu demonstrated autonomous driving without a ‘safety driver’ sitting behind the wheel
However, a safety member was seated in the front passenger seat to deal with any emergencies
Baidu is one of the largest AI and Internet companies in the world
Now, about 10 ‘Apollo robotaxis’ operate simultaneously in an area of about 3 sq km
Each ride, open to passengers aged between 18 and 60, costs 30 yuan ($4.60)
