China's AV Push: BIDU, PONY & WRD Lead the Robotaxi Revolution

Key Takeaways Pony.ai runs 24/7 robotaxi services in China and is expanding into Singapore, Europe, and Dubai.Baidu's Apollo Go logged 14M rides and is scaling fleets globally through Uber and Lyft partnerships.WRD is deploying robotaxis and shuttles in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. through key alliances.China is establishing itself as a global powerhouse in autonomous driving. Its companies have tested self-driving cars in all kinds of conditions—from the busy streets of Beijing to quieter su ...