Currently, a fleet of 10 vehicles is operating on streets in Cheong Hing Road, Second Sky Street, Airport Expo Boulevard, Tung Yiu Road, the company said on Saturday, without revealing the size of the expanded experimental zone.
Apollo, a unit of the Chinese search engine giant Baidu, said it was granted an updated pilot licence by the city’s Transport Department, allowing it to double the number of its self-driving cabs and conduct tests in new areas. The company initially began tests with five vehicles in North Lantau in December, with humans behind the wheels.
“Hong Kong is Apollo Go’s first right-hand-drive left-hand-traffic market, presenting significant technical and operational differences from mainland China,” the statement said. “We plan to expand Apollo Go’s presence to more countries and regions so more people can experience the safe and convenient travel experience provided by autonomous driving.”
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What’s it like to ride in China’s AI-driven robotaxi?
What’s it like to ride in China’s AI-driven robotaxi?
Hong Kong, a right-hand-drive market, has become a magnet for mainland electric vehicle (EV) makers and autonomous driving firms over the past year as they step up their global expansion pace.
