While Canada pumps the breaks on robotaxis, China hits the gas

Mar 18, 2026 - 18:00
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While Canada pumps the breaks on robotaxis, China hits the gas
An interior view from the backseat of a vehicle looking toward the empty front seats and dashboard. A clear partition displays safety instructions in multiple languages, with a city street and traffic visible through the windshield.

Canada is still figuring out regulations when it comes to driverless vehicles, like robotaxis, on its roads. China, on the other hand, has embraced the technology, rolling out fully autonomous vehicles in select areas of cities like Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai. CBC’s Lisa Xing and Chris Brown are in China as part of special coverage and took a ride inside a vehicle to see what it’s like.