Baidu launches its Apolong II self-driving minibus in China for its ‘Apollo Go’ ride-hailing service
Chinese technology giant Baidu, Inc. announced the launch of Apolong II, a new generation of multi-purpose autonomous minibuses that are being rolled out in Guangzhou Huangpu District. The fully-autonomous shuttle will be used as part of a commercial robotaxi service and is powered by the company’s Apollo autonomous driving platform. The Apolong II has no steering wheel or pedals and is designed to operate without human intervention.