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Baidu-backed Apollo Go starts public driverless taxi service in Abu Dhabi
Baidu-backed Apollo Go has launched fully driverless taxi services in Abu Dhabi, the first overseas deployment of its ride-hailing unit. In collaboration with AutoGo, residents can hail autonomous vehicles via the AutoGo app starting at Yas Island, with plans for expansion and a large fleet by 2026.
Key points
- Apollo Go, a unit of Baidu, launched fully driverless ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi.
- This marks Apollo Go's first international deployment of autonomous vehicles.
- The service is operational on Yas Island and will expand throughout Abu Dhabi.
- The launch is in partnership with UAE's AutoGo, leveraging their technology.
- Baidu and AutoGo aim to deploy hundreds of autonomous vehicles in 2026.
Why it matters
- This deployment reflects a growing trend in urban mobility focusing on automation and sustainability.
- Driverless technology developments parallel global trends in the IT sector leading to autonomous transportation.
- The expansion aligns with Abu Dhabi's goals for smart city initiatives and innovations in public transport.
The launch of Apollo Go's driverless taxi service in Abu Dhabi highlights significant advancements in autonomous technology and represents a step towards more innovative urban mobility solutions.