Tourists experience Guiyang's RoboBus during National Day holiday

The autonomous RoboBus in Guanshanhu district, Guiyang, attracted approximately 15,000 tourists on its "Adventure Loop", with an average daily ridership exceeding 2,000 passengers during the National Day holiday.

Visitors line up at the RoboBus' station. [Photo/Guiyang Daily]

This innovative transport route has become a popular tech-tourism attraction in the area. The circuit, designed for urban autonomous driving experiences, features vehicles equipped with L4-level autonomous driving technology that operate without a steering wheel, allowing for smooth rides, automatic pedestrian yielding, and seamless cornering.

The buses are equipped with panoramic sightseeing windows and AI-driven smart narration, which provides passengers with information about Guiyang's growing big data industry along the route. Combining travel convenience with an educational experience has drawn numerous visitors from outside the region who come specifically for the ride.

RoboBuses await passengers. [Photo/Guiyang Daily]

As a model project for the integration of science and technology with cultural tourism, the route uses Guiyang's local strengths in AI and big data to offer a regular smart travel experience.

According to the operator, Pix Moving Co, they plan to incorporate passenger feedback to optimize route design and enhance service frequency in the future, further promoting urban autonomous driving applications and showcasing Guiyang's unique identity as a city of digital innovation and technology.