Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-07-29 00:37Core Insights - The issuance of new "driverless" demonstration operation licenses in Shanghai is expected to significantly support the growth trajectory of the RoboTaxi industry, as highlighted by Goldman Sachs [1][3] - Goldman Sachs has raised its long-term forecast for the Chinese RoboTaxi market, predicting a market size of $14 billion by 2030 and $61 billion by 2035, with fleet sizes of approximately 535,000 and 2.3 million vehicles respectively [2][7] Group 1: Market Developments - Eight companies, including Pony.ai and Baidu, have received licenses to operate "driverless" vehicles in designated areas, marking a significant step towards commercialization [1][4] - The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization plans to gradually expand the open areas for autonomous driving, aiming for full coverage of testing roads in the Pudong New Area by the end of the year [1][6] Group 2: Company Activities - Pony.ai has obtained a license for fully driverless RoboTaxi services in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, starting operations in specific districts [4] - Baidu's Apollo Go will collaborate with Shanghai Public Transport for its RoboTaxi services [4] - WeRide has partnered with Chery Automobile and Jinjiang Taxi to secure a RoboTaxi service license, while SAIC's IM Motors and Xiangdao Travel have also received new demonstration operation licenses [5] Group 3: Industry Outlook - Goldman Sachs emphasizes that the positive outlook for the RoboTaxi industry is driven by advancements in software and hardware, cost reductions in vehicle material bills, and the expansion of the ecosystem among operators, manufacturers, and asset owners [7] - The total length of open testing roads in Shanghai has surpassed 2,700 kilometers, with plans to achieve over 5,000 kilometers by 2027 [6]