Baidu has received a landmark permit to operate fully driverless robotaxis in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, issued during the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. This approval allows its Apollo Go service to transition from testing to commercial operations in one of China's busiest urban centers. The company aims to integrate autonomous technology into the city’s transportation network, leveraging a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles globally and having completed over 11 million rides.