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IT Home reported on August 14 that according to Reuters this morning, Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide has obtained permission from California utility regulators, meaning the companyAutonomous vehicles can be tested locally with passengers。

The move comes as the company seeks a valuation of up to $5 billion in its New York IPO and as the United States prepares to ban vehicles from being equipped with software systems developed in China, people familiar with the matter said.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued aThree yearsThe license allows WeRide to operate with or without a driver.Transporting passengers using test vehiclesHowever, WeRide currentlyNot allowed to provide ride services to the public,alsoNo fees can be charged。

The CPUC said WeRide has 12 vehicles in service locally and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas.

The report noted that developing and commercializing Robotaxi in the United States is much more difficult than imagined due to regulatory barriers, opposition from city agencies and public anger.

On August 5, Reuters reported that the US government plans to propose a proposal in the coming weeks to ban the use of Chinese software in self-driving cars. The report quoted unnamed sources as saying that the Biden administration plans to propose a new rule to ban vehicles equipped with L3 and above autonomous driving systems from using Chinese software, which will actually ban Chinese self-branded cars.Road testing in the United States。