Uber has formed a strategic partnership with Baidu to deploy thousands of robo-taxis in Asia and the Middle East. The rollout is expected to begin later this year in multiple countries. Baidu's Apollo autonomous vehicles currently operate in eleven Chinese cities, functioning under geo-fenced areas. The partnership comes amid concerns over the economics of robo-taxis, with Uber's CEO Aaron Khosrowshahi questioning their operational costs. While Baidu claims it can produce Apollo vehicles for $37,000, the future impact on regional cab services remains uncertain due to existing market dynamics.
Uber and Baidu announced a multi-year strategic partnership to roll out thousands of robo-taxis outside the USA and China, starting later this year in Asia and the Middle East.
Baidu’s Apollo model autonomous cabs already operate in eleven Chinese cities, within geo-fences that restrict their operation to certain areas, starting in 2021.
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