Uber is collaborating with Baidu to introduce robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East, enhancing their expansion efforts. Baidu's Apollo Go division currently operates about 1,000 vehicles, primarily in China, and reported 1.4 million paid trips in early 2025. Following the cessation of its in-house autonomous vehicle development, Uber seeks to partner with numerous AV operators to facilitate the integration and growth of autonomous vehicles worldwide. Safety and affordability remain principal concerns as Uber navigates this venture.
Uber's partnership with Baidu aims to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East, expanding their reach beyond traditional markets.
Baidu operates around 1,000 robotaxis globally, having completed 1.4 million paid trips in the first quarter of 2025.
Uber intends to collaborate with various autonomous vehicle operators to promote the technology's global proliferation, aiming for safety and affordability.
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