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Driverless, autonomous taxis take to the streets in Beijing.

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Video. Driverless 'robotaxis' begin taking fares on the streets of Beijing

Updated: 06/12/2021 - 10:52 GMT+1

For now, a taxi firm employee will supervise the trips but the project's backers are hopeful the fleet will be fully autonomous in the coming years.

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