More than 300 autonomous delivery vehicles are currently operating in over 100 areas across Shenzhen, handling over 100,000 delivery orders each day, according to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.

The unmanned vehicles have been deployed in 12 different scenarios, including package deliveries to individuals and factories.

Shenzhen plans to further expand autonomous vehicle use to medical services and emergency rescues.

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To support the expansion, the city’s three public bus companies are collaborating with private enterprises to enable bus stations to function as service points for the unmanned vehicles.

Shenzhen Eastern Bus Co has established a rescue center for malfunctioning unmanned vehicles.

Meanwhile, Shenzhen Bus Co is testing a smart delivery route mapping system designed to reduce accident rates and allow customers to track their packages in real time.

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This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on the official website of Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.