China's robotaxi push sparks job loss fears among drivers. Experts say it can create new jobs too


China

Baidu’s self-driving ride hailing platform Apollo Go has around 400 robotaxis operating in Wuhan, The Apollo Go service became so popular that taxi drivers petitioned Wuhan’s transport authority to limit the use of the service, according to media reports. A check on the Apollo Go app showed a 16-minute robotaxi ride within the southern suburb of Beijing suburb would cost 10.36 yuan ($1.46), about half the 20 yuan fare listed by ride-hailing apps, which can call taxis.