A driverless AI taxi service has been launched in 30 cities in China until now (they promised 100 in 2025). Taxis stop only at designated locations, are called by phone, where you can track how far they are and when they will arrive. You can request the temperature inside or the music in advance by phone. You enter by entering a code on the display next to the entrance door. You pay automatically by phone, after the ride you only get a message that the service has been charged. Driverless taxis are 30$ cheaper than those with a driver.

📊 Major Data Points:

Cities with Operations: Over 30 cities (including Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Chongqing).
Vehicles Deployed: ~1,000+ autonomous taxis (as of 2024).
Leading Companies:
Baidu Apollo (Robotaxi service “Apollo Go” in 10+ cities).
WeRide (Guangzhou-based, 1M+ rides completed).
Pony.ai (Beijing, Guangzhou, 1,000+ vehicles).

🚀 Key Advantages:

Cost: ~30% cheaper than traditional taxis.
Scale: Expected to expand to 100+ cities by 2025.
Tech: LiDAR + AI navigation, handling complex urban traffic.
China aims to dominate the global autonomous mobility market, with driverless taxis seen as a cornerstone. 🌐