- Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis will be allowed to operate across
an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 a.m. to
10 p.m. daily.
- Baidu's Apollo Go experiences remarkable growth with high user
satisfaction. Having provided a total of more than 2 million rides
by Q1 2023, Apollo Go is the world's largest autonomous
ride-hailing service provider.
BEIJING, June 16,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and
HKEX: 9888) ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with a
strong internet foundation, has obtained licensing for commercial
operation of its fully driverless ride-hailing service in
Shenzhen. Baidu robotaxis are now authorized to provide
ride-hailing service with no safety operator present in the car,
making Shenzhen the fourth city in
China where such service is
available, following Wuhan,
Chongqing and Beijing.
With this new license, Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis will be
allowed to operate across an area of 188 square kilometers in
Shenzhen from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, catering to both
morning and evening commuters. Users can conveniently access the
service by using the Apollo Go app or mini-program, as well as
Baidu Maps, Baidu App, and other platforms.
This expansion significantly broadens the scope of Baidu's
commercial fully driverless ride-hailing service operations
nationwide and paves the way for future expansion to paying users
across China.
In August 2022, Baidu received
China's first-ever permit to offer
commercial fully driverless robotaxi services to the public on open
roads, and Apollo Go began providing commercial robotaxi
service in Chongqing and
Wuhan, two of China's largest megacities. In 2023, Baidu
plans to put an additional 200 fully driverless robotaxis into
operation and operate the world's biggest fully driverless
ride-hailing area, contributing to the rapid and high-quality
development of China' autonomous
driving industry.
Apollo Go has received highly positive feedback from users, with
an average user rating of 4.9 out of 5 on the Apollo Go app in Q1
2023, with 97.12% of ratings being a full 5 points. The platform
has also seen rapid growth in its active user base and user
engagement. In 2022, the number of active users nearly doubled from
a year earlier, and the percentage of users who took rides more
than 4 days per month increased by 8.06% from the previous year.
Over 2 million rides accumulated by Q1 2023. Apollo Go is the
world's largest autonomous ride-hailing service provider.
The approval of Apollo Go's commercial fully driverless
operations in Shenzhen reflects
the city's longstanding position at the forefront of the
intelligent connected vehicle industry. Apollo Go's expansion in
Shenzhen is set to further
stimulate this vibrant and innovative sector and build a stronger
local industry ecosystem.
As autonomous driving technology continues to expand and mature
as a part of the transportation landscape, Apollo Go is working to
continue to enhance its capabilities and improve the user
experience, dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of
autonomous driving, and providing safe, comfortable, efficient, and
convenient services to more consumers. With its dedication to
innovation and its relentless pursuit of excellence in autonomous
driving technology, Baidu is positioned to enhance its role it as a
key player in China's intelligent
transportation industry.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated
world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company
with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU"
and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A
ordinary shares.
Media Contact: Intlcomm@baidu.com
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