Shanghai proposes legal backing for robotaxis in rules overhaul
By MLex staff ( November 2, 2026, 08:07 GMT | Insight) -- Shanghai is proposing to promote autonomous driving in taxi services, adding legislative support for robotaxi deployment as Chinese cities expand opportunities for the technology while retaining controls on market access and safety. Draft regulations reviewed by the city's legislature and open for public comment would require Shanghai to advance the safe application of autonomous-driving technology in the taxi sector in a lawful and orderly manner.Shanghai is proposing to promote autonomous driving in taxi services, adding legislative support for robotaxi deployment as Chinese cities expand opportunities for the technology while retaining controls on market access and safety....
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