AutomobilesShanghai self-driving cabs offer smooth rides in early trial
Profitability and road safety still present challenges
Xiangdao Robotaxi was launched jointly by SAIC Motor, a major state-owned automaker, hailing app operator Xiangdao Chuxing, and self-driving system developer Momenta. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
NORIYUKI DOI, Nikkei staff writer
January 21, 2022 12:11 JST
SHANGHAI -- Shanghai has begun to trial self-driving taxis within a few square kilometers in the city, as part of China's plan to launch such a service across the country by 2025. As part of this report, I took a ride in one of the those cabs recently.