Partnership
Uber x Baidu Apollo robotaxi Dubai
Uber launched fully driverless rides in Dubai with Baidu's Apollo Go platform, establishing the first multi-partner autonomous network globally for Uber.
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- Status
- Activejust announced
- Announced
- 2026-08-213 months ago
- Active for
- 3 months
Who’s involved
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is a global ride-hailing and delivery platform. Committed $10B+ to autonomous vehicle investments through equity stakes and robotaxi fleet agreements. Partners with Waymo (exploring exit), serves as AV deployment channel in Austin and Atlanta. Exploring split with [Waymo](/companies/waymo) as tensions deepen. Stock down 16% YTD 2026.
Most-frequent partners
[Baidu](/companies/baidu)'s open autonomous driving and robotics platform. RT-Detr vision models for robot perception. Powers Apollo Go robotaxi service.
Most-frequent partners
- Uber1
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Sources (3)
- https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/baidu-apollo-go-rt6-goes-fully-driverless-on-uber-in-dubai/
- https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/Uber-Launches-Baidus-Fully-Driverless-Apollo-Go-in-Dubai-Establishing-the-First-Multi-Partner-Autonomous-Network-Globally/default.aspx
- https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2025/Baidu-and-Uber-Join-Forces-to-Accelerate-Autonomous-Vehicle-Deployment-2025-OfJR8lmv7m/default.aspx
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