On July 15, 2025, Uber announced a multiyear strategic partnership with China's Baidu to deploy thousands of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform. This collaboration will target several global markets outside of the U.S. and mainland China, with initial deployments expected in Asia and the Middle East later this year.
This partnership represents a major milestone for Baidu's Apollo Go, providing a significant channel for rapidly scaling its autonomous driving operations internationally. Leveraging Uber's extensive network, Baidu aims to increase the supply of affordable and reliable ridesharing options globally.
Baidu CEO Robin Li stated that this partnership is a major step in deploying their technology on a global scale, bringing the benefits of autonomous driving to more people in more markets. This alliance positions Baidu as a dominant force in the global robotaxi market.
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