Autonomous driving: Robotaxis are becoming part of daily life in China

Driverless taxis are becoming increasingly visible in China. Not least because of support from Beijing, growth forecasts are pointing sharply upward. But recent incidents have also exposed the technology’s vulnerabilities. On Tuesday evening, more than 100 robotaxis came to a standstill in the middle of the road.

02. April 2026
An ARCFOX Alpha T5 Robotaxi of Pony.ai, autonomous driving technology company, is parked on the road on November 22, 2025 in Shenzhen
Pony.ai hopes to bring robotaxis, like the ones seen here in Shenzhen, to the streets of Zagreb soon. (Imago/VCG)

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Last updated: 02. April 2026