{
  "id": 14636230,
  "title": "Over 1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s robotaxis in city-first public trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/over-1-000-hongkongers-to-ride-baidus-robotaxis-in-city-first-public",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:14:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370979/over-1000-hongkongers-ride-baidus-robotaxis-city-first-public-trial"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Baidu, the Chinese technology giant, is set to launch Hong Kong's first large-scale public trial of its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, Apollo, in Tung Chung from October 21 to November 3. Over 1,000 residents are expected to ride in the robotaxi vehicles during the trial, which will cover a 5.1km loop taking about 15 minutes. The trial aims to showcase Baidu's autonomous driving technology, gather real-world feedback, and pave the way for the technology's integration into Hong Kong's public transport system. Baidu has also partnered with the MTR Corporation and the Airport Authority to conduct a road test of a transfer service between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the Airport Express Kowloon Station.",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Over 1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s robotaxis in city-first public trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/over-1-000-hongkongers-to-ride-baidus-robotaxis-in-city-first-public-14640847",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:14:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}