Apollo Go Teams Up with Uber to Launch Fully Driverless Ride Service in Dubai in Q1 2026

On February 10, Baidu’s autonomous driving platform “Luobo Kuaipao” (Apollo Go) and Uber announced a deepened strategic partnership, planning to launch fully driverless ride-hailing services in Dubai, UAE, in the first quarter of 2026. This will mark Dubai’s first introduction of fully autonomous robotaxis and represents the first commercial deployment of China-developed autonomous driving technology in a high-end international market with stringent regulatory standards. The collaboration signifies global recognition of China’s extensively validated autonomous driving technology system, safety standards, and operational models by a leading international market. It also stands as a significant milestone in China’s efforts to advance its “AI + Transportation” strategy and export “new quality productive forces,” highlighting China’s innovative leadership and responsible role in the global smart transportation sector.