Baidu's Robotaxis: A Global Leap in Autonomous Driving
Update: 2025-11-20
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Baidus Autonomous Driving Milestone: Robotaxis Without Human Drivers, Global Expansion, and ProfitabilityBaidu, the Chinese tech giant, has announced a significant breakthrough in autonomous driving, offering robotaxi rides without human safety drivers. This development underscores a growing trend where Chinese robotaxi companies are expanding globally at a faster pace than their American counterparts. Baidus CEO, Robin Li, believes autonomous driving is nearing a critical turning point, with robotaxis reaching a tipping point in China and the US. Chinese companies are aggressively pursuing global expansion, forming partnerships with Uber to offer robotaxis in specific international locations. Baidus Apollo Go unit has achieved per-vehicle profitability in Wuhan, China, and plans to expand into Europe with trials in Switzerland next month.
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