Baidu's Apollo and CAR Inc have launched China's first autonomous car rental service, starting in the second quarter of this year.
The service aims to cater to various user segments, including the elderly, tourists, unlicensed drivers, and individuals with disabilities.
The partnership focuses on refining the service based on user feedback, expanding to more cities, and setting industry standards for autonomous rentals.
The service leverages Apollo's R&D in autonomous driving and CAR Inc's national network, targeting a car rental market expected to surpass $41 billion by 2030.