Shanghai is shifting gears in the race toward autonomous mobility! 🏙️ The city just greenlit a fresh batch of licenses for driverless intelligent vehicles during the 2025 World AI Conference (July 26-28), with tech giants like Pony AI, Baidu, and Saike Intelligent Technology leading the charge.
🔑 The permits cover four vehicle models across two business scenarios, backed by millions of kilometers of test data. Think of it as a driverless 'stress test' – these cars have practically circled the Earth dozens of times! 🌍
Industry experts say this move marks a "new phase" for Shanghai’s smart transport – one where robo-taxis and autonomous delivery vans could soon become as common as bubble tea shops. 🧋 The push aims to fast-track Level 4 autonomy (that’s full self-driving without human backup in mapped areas, for the uninitiated 😉).
With China already leading in EV adoption, this leap could redefine urban mobility globally. Next stop? Your Netflix-and-chill commute! 🎬🚙
