Huan Qiu Wang·2025-12-23 02:41Core Viewpoint - The article highlights that the Chinese autonomous driving service platform, RoboTaxi, will commence autonomous driving tests and services in London in 2026, marking the first entry of Chinese autonomous driving into a right-hand drive market outside of Hong Kong [1][3]. Group 1: Company Developments - RoboTaxi has previously received the first autonomous vehicle pilot license in Hong Kong and has expanded its testing area four times over the past year, achieving significant technological advancements such as multi-vehicle operation and passenger testing [3]. - The company has successfully operated in 22 cities globally, with over 17 million trips completed [4]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The report from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology emphasizes that autonomous driving is a key sector in the automotive industry revolution and a driving force for changes in transportation services [4]. - The autonomous driving industry is approaching a tipping point, with breakthroughs in technology, cost, and demonstration applications, leading to a leading position for both China and the U.S. in a "technology-industry-scenario-regulation" framework [4]. - The Chinese government is promoting high-quality development in the autonomous driving sector, advocating for a systematic, quantifiable, and auditable policy environment to ensure safety and innovation [5].