Robot Cars Get A Big Push In China’s Cities

China leads the way in developing and testing autonomous cars, with a fleet of 500 taxis navigating the streets of Wuhan without safety drivers. The Chinese government supports this initiative to showcase their technological prowess and support their local automotive industry. Chinese drivers are more willing to trust computer-guided cars compared to Americans. The government also censors discussions of crashes and safety issues to avoid public criticism. China has authorized nine automakers to begin testing advanced assisted driving systems, with a forecast that 20% of cars sold in 2030 will be completely driverless and 70% will have advanced assisted driving technology.