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Socar, Apex team with Hyundai to develop autonomous ride-hailing platform
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
SOCAR, APEX Mobility, and Hyundai Motor have signed an MOU to develop an autonomous ride-hailing platform involving technology validation, data collection, and operational cooperation. Hyundai will supply development tools and vehicles, while SOCAR and APEX will provide driving data and operational experience to support software testing and future commercialisation of autonomous ride-hailing services.
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You have a clear route to test and integrate autonomous driving tech within a large ride-hailing fleet in South Korea. Hyundai’s tools paired with SOCAR’s data open a path to developing ride-hailing services based on autonomous vehicles sooner than you might expect.
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