Chinese search engine giant Baidu has been licensed to operate fully driverless robotaxi services in two Chinese cities; The scheme will also exempt the vehicle from having a driver for safety reasons. This is the first time a company has been approved to operate a commercial robotaxi service without the presence of a driver in China’s local market. On Monday, Baidu received licenses to operate commercial robotaxi services in the southwestern cities of Chongqing and Wuhan. The company says the license opens a new chapter in the field of driverless autonomous vehicles. “These approvals have profound significance for the industry,”...