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Robotaxis expand across Chinese cities as riders test driverless experience

A reporter rode a Pony.ai robotaxi in Shenzhen with an empty driver's seat and a steering wheel turning on its own, describing initial nervousness as the vehicle merged into traffic. The report examines what driverless rides are actually like as robotaxis spread across Chinese cities.

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  1. 2026-11-07 13:30 · SCMP China Tech
    Robotaxis are taking over China’s cities. What are they actually like to ride?

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