Tesla expanded the ‘geofence’ for its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, less than a month after its launch.

Uber and Baidu soon want to offer robotaxi services outside China and the USA. A newly signed strategic partnership provides for thousands of Baidu's

Shares of Baidu ( BIDU -7.45%) charged sharply higher on Tuesday, surging as much as 9%. As of 12:46 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 8.5%. The catalyst that sent the Chinese tech giant higher was a high-profile partnership for its self-driving car platform.

Three-seater from Baidu delivers itself, follows directions, then finds its way home China’s largest car rental operator, Car Inc., now rents autonomous cars.… The company, also known as “Zuche”, is using cars from Chinese tech giant Baidu for the service.