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Uber launches fully driverless service in Dubai

Published

22 August 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber has launched fully driverless robotaxi services in Dubai using Baidu's Apollo Go fleet, marking a strategic partnership and a global first in operating driverless vehicles on public roads through their platform.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 7 sources have reported it between 20 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Uber’s deployment of fully driverless robotaxis in Dubai opens a clear path for mobility startups to partner in autonomous ride services. You must explore new service models targeting market access via partnerships with platform operators managing autonomous fleets.

◆ Coverage

7 sources · first reported 20 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026

◆ Topics

Micromobilitydriverless-carsrobotaxiautonomous-vehiclesDubaiUber-Baidu