Baidu's self-driving taxis now a common sight in Beijing

Chinese company to compete with rival Didi in rolling out new transport option

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Baidu's self-driving cab can make up to 29 journeys a day, while conventional taxis deliver about 30 rides and ride-sharing services between 10 and 20. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Driverless taxis operated by artificial intelligence are becoming a common sight in China's capital, with such cabs operated by Chinese tech group Baidu transporting nearly as many passengers as a normal taxi on a daily basis.

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