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FILE  PHOTO: A screen illustrating the route of a WeRide autonomous vehicle is seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 15, 2020. Picture taken May 15, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo
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California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers

Driverless taxi company WeRide approved for testing in California despite looming US ban on Chinese-developed systems.

A driverless car by Apollo Go, Baidu's robotaxi service, gives way to another car making a U-turn at a crossing in Wuhan, Hubei province, China July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ethan Wang
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China’s drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace — and passengers

Self-driving technology remains experimental but China has moved aggressively to green-light trials.

FILE PHOTO: A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File Photo
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Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in LA, San Francisco

Waymo expands its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco and Los Angeles, meeting rising customer demand.