Uber launches Baidu's driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai starting Aug 20
Baidu_Inc · x · 2026-08-20
Uber announced that starting August 20, riders in Dubai requesting UberX or Uber Comfort may be matched with Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles, with a dedicated 'Autonomous' option to increase the odds. Apollo Go had already operated in Dubai via a partnership with Dubai Taxi Company; New Horizon Luxury Transport serves as fleet operator. Dubai is the launchpad of a multi-year partnership aiming to scale thousands of Apollo Go vehicles across Uber's global network.
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