About 10 years ago, the self-driving car race was all about who would win. Now, an advisory and research startup called Autnmy AI has developed a platform to rank autonomous vehicle companies based on their operations, scale, revenue, commercial partnerships, manufacturing, and safety record.

Their Road to Autonomy Index reveals that China’s Baidu Apollo Go program is currently the leading robotaxi service, just barely ahead of Waymo. Chinese companies Pony.ai and WeRide also take prime positions in the rankings, highlighting a global shift towards tech innovation in the East.

While the indices show an impressive global approach, they also point to regional trends. For instance, Texas is seeing significant growth with Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox expanding their autonomous vehicle fleets there, albeit not all for commercial use yet. Meanwhile, European automakers like Stellantis are teaming up with self-driving startups to push the boundaries of driverless technology.

The article concludes by touching on various industry developments, from logistics company Cargofy’s Series A funding round to Tesla owners in China finding ways around their vehicle’s distracted driving monitor. It’s clear that the race for autonomous transportation is heating up — and it looks like China might be leading the way.