Countries Operating Driverless Vehicles-
While fully autonomous vehicles (SAE Level 5) aren’t yet widely available, several countries have made significant strides in testing and deploying driverless cars and buses. Here are some notable examples:
United States
- Waymo: One of the leading companies in autonomous driving, Waymo operates driverless taxi services in Phoenix, Arizona, and San Francisco, California.
- Cruise: A subsidiary of General Motors, Cruise has been testing self-driving cars in San Francisco and other cities.
China - Baidu: The Chinese tech giant has launched Apollo Go, a robotaxi service in several cities, including Beijing and Shanghai.
- Pony.ai: Another Chinese company offering robotaxi services in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Singapore - NuTonomy: A pioneer in autonomous vehicle technology, NuTonomy has been operating driverless taxis in Singapore.
France - Navya: This French company has deployed autonomous shuttles in various cities worldwide, including Paris and Lyon.
Sweden - Autonomous Vehicle Sweden: This initiative aims to develop and test autonomous vehicles, with trials taking place in cities like Gothenburg.
Important Note: While these countries have made progress, the widespread adoption of fully autonomous vehicles is still in the future. Many factors, such as legal regulations, infrastructure, and public acceptance, need to be addressed before driverless vehicles become common place.
