During the 8th World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Shanghai has officially granted a fresh batch of licenses for autonomous vehicle demonstration operations. Among the first recipients are Pony.ai Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Baidu Intelligent Mobility Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Seki Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Notably, Pony.ai has forged a partnership with Jinjiang Taxi, a subsidiary of Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels Group, to gradually introduce autonomous ride-hailing services to the public in Pudong Jinqiao and Huamu districts. This issuance of licenses signifies a pivotal step forward in Shanghai's autonomous vehicle demonstration endeavors.