Alibaba’s Mapping Unit Amap Reportedly to Enter Global Robotaxi Market · TechNode

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Alibaba’s mapping unit Amap reportedly to enter global robotaxi market · TechNode

Alibaba-owned Amap is preparing to enter the robotaxi sector with plans to expand globally, according to a report by Sina Tech, a Chinese technology media outlet. The initiative is described internally as a strategic-level business that will become a key growth driver for the company. Amap, a major provider of digital maps, navigation, and real-time traffic services in China, was fully acquired by Alibaba in 2014 for US$1.5 billion. The company’…