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Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?

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November 13, 2026 • 09:57 AM
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Tech Now goes behind the scenes of a robotaxi service in Beijing to see how driverless cars are being tested.

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China has become a global leader in electric vehicles. Now, the country is betting on another transport revolution – driverless taxis. Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Suranjana Tewari heads behind the scenes of a robotaxi service in Beijing to see how autonomous vehicles are being tested on city streets, and whether China can replicate its success in EVs with the next generation of transport technology.

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