India, March 28 -- Baidu Inc. (BIDU) announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, has partnered with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority - RTA to introduce self-driving vehicle testing and services in the city.
This marks Apollo Go's first international fleet deployment outside China and Hong Kong and its entry into the Middle East.
Under the agreement, Apollo Go will deploy 100 fully autonomous RT6 robotaxis in urban Dubai by the end of 2025, with plans to scale the fleet to at least 1,000 by 2028. The initiative aligns with Dubai's vision of making 25% of transportation autonomous by 2030.
Baidu's Corporate Vice President, Yunpeng Wang, emphasized the strong synergy between Apollo Go and Dubai's smart mobility goal...