First autonomous rental car in China: This is how the future of mobility works!

First autonomous rental car in China: This is how the future of mobility works!

Wuhan, China - On July 10, 2025, autonomous mobility is opening a new chapter. "Baidu Apollo", the autonomous driving department of Baidu, has created the world's first autonomous rental car service together with "Car Inc.", a leading rental car company in China. This innovative service uses the Level 4 platform for autonomous driving and seamlessly integrates into the nationwide rental network and the fleet operation of Car Inc. China Daily reports that this is the first Car Rental Service in China, which combines completely autonomous driving and a self-service process.

The vehicle is booked comfortably via the car app. Users aged 18 and over can book, unlock and return a self -driving vehicle without relying on human support. This opens up a variety of options - from daily commuting to weekend trips. The initial fleet offer consists of specially designed vehicles that offer space for up to three passengers and are equipped with baidus driverless system.

flexibility and user friendliness

How does the whole thing work in detail now? Users can define their route within the operating area and stop at various goals - be it a chic restaurant or a cultural highlight. Even short -term route adjustments can be made during the trip. After the rental period, the vehicle navigates back to the agreed return location. The pricing is based on the existing short -term rental prices of Car Inc., with bookings that are possible from four hours to seven days. Multi-stop routes are supplemented by the possibility of switching between goals-this is not only innovative, but also extremely practical.

This step by Baidu and Car Inc. is a critical development in the Chinese market for autonomous mobility. The potential for autonomous rental services is considered promising, especially for urban users and tourists who want flexibility and convenience. In fact, Baidu expects the Chinese rental car market to reach over 300 billion Yuan (around $ 41 billion) by 2030. electrive added that the efficiency of the booking and accessing robotaxis via the car-app for customers Hold complexity and joy.

The future of autonomous driving

But what does that mean for the automotive industry as a whole? deloitte emphasizes that autonomous driving remains a central future topic for the industry, even if it is still missing from a uniform framework for the technological standards. Standardization trends for the various autonomous driving levels are still pending, and there is no clear regulatory framework for training, testing and improving autonomous driving techniques. In order to cope with the complexity of these services, comprehensive connectivity and the processing of real -time data are crucial. This is where the need for stable 5G networks comes into play to ensure smooth operation.