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Hong Kong Tests First Fully Driverless Cars in Commercial Robotaxi Push
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Hong Kong has commenced trials of its first fully autonomous vehicles without human safety drivers, utilizing Baidu's Apollo Go platform. These tests represent a crucial step towards the launch of a commercial robotaxi service in the city.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles, and 12 sources have reported it between 28 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026.
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The regulatory barrier for autonomous vehicles in Hong Kong is officially falling. This opens a new and uniquely complex market, creating immediate demand for the high-fidelity mapping, simulation software, and fleet management tools required for Baidu's live trials.
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12 sources · first reported 28 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
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