Seoul robotaxi race heats up as Hyundai, Kakao, Socar eye operating rights

Hyundai Motor, Kakao Mobility, Socar, and Seoul’s corporate taxi industry are competing for a two-year mandate to operate the city’s autonomous vehicle ride-hailing platform, marking a major step in South Korea's emerging robotaxi market.

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