Chinese Company Approved to Test Robotaxis in California

Chinese startup WeRide got the green light to test out its squad of autonomous vehicles in California, according to Reuters. The approval comes with some notable caveats: the three-year permit prohibits WeRide from accepting fares or transporting the general public, the news agency reports. WeRide will be testing out its fleet of just 12 vehicles in and around San Jose, with or without a company driver behind the wheel, along with passengers made of WeRide personnel.

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