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Dubai robotaxis: Uber riders can now book Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go

20 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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20 August 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber has launched Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai, available through the Uber app without needing a separate service. This deployment marks the first live partnership of Uber and Baidu’s autonomous vehicles, aiming to scale globally with an initial service in select Dubai areas.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Driverless robotaxis are arriving in Dubai via Uber’s app, creating a new transport choice for urban mobility operators. You need to explore partnerships integrating autonomous fleets to stay ahead in a market shifting towards driverless options.

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4 sources · 20 Aug 2026

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