The unmanned bus designed by Yutong. [Photo: zynews.com]

A Chinese firm has announced it's successfully tested an unmanned passenger bus.

Yutong Bus says its 10.5-meter long bus has managed to successfully navigate around the testing area in the province of Henan.

The bus uses cameras, laser radar and other navigation devices to operate without a driver. However, the new driverless bus is still going to require the proper approvals from authorities before it can hit the road.