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Over 1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s robotaxis in city-first public trial
More than 1,000 residents are expected to ride in autonomous vehicles (AVs) after Chinese technology giant Baidu launches Hong Kong’s first large-scale public trial next week.
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Baidu will launch Hong Kong’s first large‑scale public trial of its autonomous vehicle platform, Apollo, in Tung Chung. The trial runs from October 21 to November 3 and will allow more than 1,000 residents to ride the robotaxis. Participants will experience the service in the city’s new autonomous‑vehicle zone, marking the first time the technology is offered to the public on such a scale in Hong Kong.
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