China’s Baidu says weekly robotaxi rides hit 250,000 — same as Alphabet’s Waymo this spring
Baidu’s Apollo Go Robotaxi Unit said Fully Driverless Weekly Rides as of Oct. 31 have Now Surpassed 250,000 Orders
That’s on par with what Waymo reported in late April for its weekly paid U.S. rides. The ramp up in Baidu’s robotaxi capabilities comes as Chinese and U.S. companies have been competing for leadership in advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, electric cars and autonomous driving.