Baidu to Test 10 Apollo Go Robotaxis in Hong Kong, First Trials Outside Mainland China

Dec 1, 2024, 05:28 AM

Baidu Inc., the Chinese technology giant, has secured Hong Kong's first license to test autonomous vehicles in the city, marking a significant step in its efforts to expand driverless technology beyond mainland China. The Hong Kong Transport Department granted Baidu's Apollo unit approval to conduct trials for 10 autonomous vehicles in North Lantau. In the first phase, only one autonomous vehicle is permitted to operate at a time during specified periods for each road test. This development represents Baidu's first permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside the Chinese mainland.