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Autonomous Taxi Service Lunches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

AutoX Created a Robotaxi Service for Individuals in Shanghai

— August 17, 2020 — Autos
AutoX, an automotive startup company, recently announced that it will create a RoboTaxi service in Shanghai. The RoboTaxi service will initially available in the Jiading district, with a total of 100 vehicles operating. Consumers will have the ability to secure rides using the AutoNavi platform, which is operated by Alibaba. Rides can also be scheduled with the Letzgo app.

The automotive startup is uniquely positioned for success in the region, as it is only the third company in China to receive a permit for autonomous transportation services. Additionally, Jewel Li, the COO of AutoX, stated that permit is the, "“highest standard permit in the autonomous driving industry." Li also stated that the company's list of investors, which includes Alibaba.

Image Credit: Autox
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Transportation Services - Creating a RoboTaxi service in major cities like Shanghai, with the use of autonomous vehicles, can disrupt the transportation industry by offering convenient and efficient transportation options for individuals.
2. Mobile App Integration - Integrating the use of mobile apps like AutoNavi and Letzgo can disrupt the traditional taxi service model by providing a user-friendly platform for consumers to easily book and schedule rides.
3. Permit Acquisition - Being among the few startups to acquire permits for autonomous transportation services, such as AutoX's permit in China, can create disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to lead the market in this emerging industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can see disruption from the introduction of autonomous taxi services, as it opens up new business models and revenue streams.
2. Technology - The integration of mobile apps for booking and scheduling rides in the taxi service industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies to improve user experience and redefine the market.
3. Transportation - Autonomous taxi services have the potential to disrupt the transportation industry, offering a more convenient and efficient mode of transportation for individuals in major cities, like Shanghai.
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