real!The driverless taxi is here!

In recent years, with the rapid development of autonomous driving technology, the application of commercialization has also continued to land. Recently, government departments of Chongqing and Wuhan first issued the pilot policy of unmanned commercialization of autonomous driving.

Starting from the 8th, in the specific areas of the Economic Development Zone of Wuhan City and Yongchuan District, Chongqing, you can hit the unmanned autonomous driving taxi. What will it feel for passengers?

All unmanned driving taxi on the road to Wuhan Shuangcheng, Chongqing, leading

In the Economic Development Zone in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, the reporter hit a different taxi. First, the reporter made an appointment to place an appointment through the taxi software of the mobile phone. After entering the destination, he called the vehicle. After a few minutes of waiting, the reporter placed an order to enter the site.

There is no driver and safety officer in its main driver and co -driver. It is a purely unmanned autonomous taxi. So, how to get on the car? The reporter first scan the health code with the mobile phone and display the green code, and enter the last 4 digits of the appointment mobile phone number to get in the car.

The reporter saw that there was a plastic transparent board between the unmanned self -driving taxi, and there was a plastic transparent board between the main driver and the co -driver. This was to prevent some passengers from unconsciously touching the driving system. In addition, after the main driver and the co -driver, there are all unmanned autonomous driving tests to prevent everyone from being unsafe or prohibited.

Next, the reporter clicked on the starting button to turn on this pure unmanned autonomous driving journey. The startup process is very smooth. There is a screen after the main driver and the co -driver, which shows some basic information, such as the vehicle's driving speed of 28 kilometers per hour, and the remaining driving mileage is 3.2 kilometers. It is expected to arrive in 7 minutes.

There is no one in the main driver and the co -driver. What should I do if they encounter the physical discomfort of the passenger or the emergency safety status of the emergency? When the reporter saw one on the screen, it only needed to press one click to dial. It would contact the passenger in time to reflect the passenger's problem to the logistical maintenance personnel. They would rush to the scene to help handle.

The speed limit of the basic road of the Economic Development Zone is 60 kilometers per hour, and the vehicle speed of the reporter experience is 40 kilometers per hour. The reporter felt that the overall driving process was very smooth and stable.

After the end of this schedule, the system will show the amount to be paid. The reporter found that the valuation is similar to the online car rental. At present, there are preferential activities in the local area. The price is equivalent to one discount. The reporter paid more than two yuan.

From "someone" to "no one" autonomous driving safety protection is not absent

Earlier, the commercial operation of domestic autonomous driving taxis has gone through the development stage of "main driving safety officers" and "unattended main driver, and the co -driver's safety officer". The first trial of Wuhan and Chongqing was unmanned driving taxis. Although no one is driving, safety guarantees must not be absent for autonomous vehicles.

It is understood that the operating area of ​​Chongqing Yongchuan's open unmanned autonomous driving taxi is 30 square kilometers, with more than 10 uphill stations and 5 operating vehicles. The operation time is from 9:30 to 16:30 per day. , Cover commercial center, school, residential area, etc.

The open operating area of ​​the Wuhan Economic Development Zone is 13 square kilometers, nearly 10 stations, 5 operating vehicles, and operating time from 9 to 17 daily, covering subway stations and residential communities.

In order to ensure safe operation, Wuhan Economic Development Zone has also strengthened the supporting construction of infrastructure. In addition, Baidu, as the only operator in the two cities, has been allowed to be unmanned driving licenses in the two cities, and also conducts one -to -one services from long -range monitoring in terms of safe operations.

Source: CCTV Finance

Edit: Liu Chang

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