The Google of China is now letting the public take rides in its self-driving cars

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Keep an eye on Baidu because the "Google of China" is making big moves in the self-driving car space.

Baidu is letting members of the public take a ride in its electric, self-driving car fleet in Wuzhen, China as of Tuesday, the company wrote in an email Thursday. Around 200 people have participated in the trial so far.

Baidu is the second company following Uber to offer a public trial of its self-driving cars. Uber launched its Pittsburgh pilot for its self-driving cars in September.

Scroll down for a closer look at the public trial:

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