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China has granted permits to a Volkswagen joint venture and Xpeng as the country’s driverless-car sector moves towards commercial operations, the South China Morning Post reports.
Why it mattersThe report describes a licence allowing robotaxis to carry paying passengers, a significant step towards putting driverless services on the road rather than keeping them in the testing lane. It is not, on the supplied account, final approval for commercial operations. The distinction matters: passengers may be allowed, while full commercial clearance remains ahead.
Discuss: Should robotaxi operators be allowed to carry paying passengers before receiving full approval for commercial operations?
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