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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Stuti Mishra

China puts brakes on push for self-driving cars after horror crash that killed three students

A Baidu Apollo Robotaxi passes its customer service counter setup at the Shougang Park in Beijing - (AP)

China is slowing plans to mass-produce and sell more advanced self-driving cars after a fatal crash involving assisted-driving technology.

Chinese regulators have approved only two of nine proposals submitted by manufacturers seeking permission to sell more advanced self-driving vehicles, according to reports, suggesting the country is easing off its push to commercialise higher levels of vehicle automation.

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