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Beijing ushers in new era of mobility with autonomous vehicle regulations and smart infrastructure investments
The capital of China, Beijing, took a significant step towards the future of mobility when approving regulations that encourage the use of autonomous vehicles. As of April 2025, vehicles that meet strict safety standards will be able to operate legally on public roads, including autonomous taxis and buses, according to the website Notícias Automotivas.
This movement reflects China's ambition to lead the global driving market autonomous driving, strengthening its position as a pioneer in technological innovation. In addition to Beijing, other cities in China such as Wuhan are already adopting measures to promote connected smart vehicles, consolidating autonomous driving as a national priority.
Strategic expansion and smart infrastructure
Beijing’s vision for mobility goes beyond self-driving taxis and buses. The Chinese capital aims to integrate this technology into private cars, commuter trains and trolleybuses, creating a complete autonomous transportation ecosystem.
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To enable this transformation, investments in smart road infrastructure and technology are underway in China. This technology will allow communication between vehicles and the road network, ensuring safer and more efficient operations. Currently, 19 Chinese cities are already testing robotaxis and robobuses, reinforcing the national commitment to autonomous driving.
Companies compete for leadership in the autonomous market
The autonomous driving market in China, in Beijing, is booming, with tech and automotive giants competing for space. Among the leaders, Baidu stands out, which, through its subsidiary Apollo Go, plans to deploy 1.000 robotaxis in Wuhan by the end of 2024.
Pony.ai, which went public in the United States, is also seeking prominence, with plans to expand its fleet of 250 robotaxis to over 1.000 by 2026. Other companies such as WeRide, AutoX and SAIC Motor are also paying attention to the opportunities in this promising sector.
Even Tesla is getting into the fray, with plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The American automaker also announced that it will begin producing its own robotaxi model in 2026.
