Beginning on February 21, Guangzhou has introduced its inaugural self-driving taxi (Robotaxi) service within the downtown area, airport, and high-speed rail station. Residents and visitors alike can conveniently book a ride via a mobile app to summon a vehicle on the self-driving demonstration route downtown, seamlessly connecting them to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Throughout the initial phase of operation, a safety officer will be stationed in the driver's seat, ready to take over manual control if necessary, thereby ensuring passenger safety. It is anticipated that in the future, the route will progress to a fully autonomous operation. According to relevant staff, the deployment of safety officers is a precautionary measure to guarantee travel safety during critical situations.
