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15 Jul 2025, 18:31
Baidu and Uber Partner to Launch Autonomous Rides Outside U.S. and China
Baidu and Uber have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to deploy Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform in global markets outside the U.S. and mainland China. Initial launches are expected later this year in Asia and the Middle East. Apollo Go, with over 1,000 driverless vehicles and 11 million public rides to date, will help Uber expand its affordable and reliable ride options. The partnership leverages Baidu’s autonomous tech and Uber’s vast mobility network to scale AV adoption worldwide.
Baidu and Uber have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to deploy Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform in global markets outside the U.S. and mainland China. Initial launches are expected later this year in Asia and the Middle East. Apollo Go, with over 1,000 driverless vehicles and 11 million public rides to date, will help Uber expand its affordable and reliable ride options. The partnership leverages Baidu’s autonomous tech and Uber’s vast mobility network to scale AV adoption worldwide.
