The Beijing municipal government has recently announced its plans to promote the integration of automated vehicles into the city's transportation system, including urban public electric buses, ride-hailing services and car rentals. This initiative indicates a significant step toward the legislative support for the deployment of driverless vehicles on Beijing's roads, a press release reported July 8.
In a move to regulate this emerging technology, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology has made public a draft for automated vehicle regulations, seeking feedback. The draft legislation aims to tackle challenges related to the innovation of automated vehicles in specified areas while prioritizing safety. It intends to establish clear, consistent and predictable regulations for entities operating automated vehicles.
