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1000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu's autonomous vehicles in city-first public trial
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baidu will launch Hong Kong’s first large-scale public trial of autonomous vehicles in Tung Chung, inviting over 1,000 residents to participate from October 21 to November 3. The trial aims to gather real-world feedback to support adoption of autonomous driving technology and integration into the city’s public transport system.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Baidu’s Hong Kong trial opens the market for autonomous vehicle services with local user feedback now driving product fit and regulatory acceptance. You can use this moment to engage early with public transport partners and shape the local urban mobility model.
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