Chinese self-driving startups AutoX and Pony.ai get green light to offer rides on California roads

AutoX and Pony.ai (pic) received permits from the California Public Utilities Commission on June 18, enabling them to operate self-driving ride services to public passengers.

California commuters will soon be able to hail an autonomous ride powered by Chinese technology after local authorities gave the go-ahead for two startups from China to begin offering the service.

AutoX and Pony.ai received permits from the California Public Utilities Commission on June 18, enabling them to operate self-driving ride services to public passengers.