(Yicai Global) Aug.18 -- Self-driving startup AutoX launched free autonomously-driven riding services in Shanghai today, Securities Times reported.

Passengers can order the taxi service through the navigation service provider AutoNavi as many times as they wish, per the report.

The Shenzhen-based firm has thus far secured self-driving test licenses in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou and San Jose, California.

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