Baidu & Uber Companion to Launch 1000’s of Robotaxis

Uber has been doing its greatest to remain alive and on prime within the face of a transition towards totally autonomous robotaxis. The ride-hailing app has been partnering with robotaxi leaders to get an unique launch position in metropolis after metropolis. In Austin, you possibly can solely get a Waymo via Uber. Within the Atlanticit’s the identical factor. In Dubai, Abu Dhabiand shortly 13 extra citiesyou will get a WeRide robotaxi via Uber. Uber can also be reportedly going to supply VW ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles inside the subsequent yr. Now, although, we now have one other massive robotaxi announcement from Uber — it’s partnering with self-driving and search-engine big Baidu from China. That’s an enormous step ahead.

Apollo Go’s 6-generation robotaxi can be obtainable via Uber initially in some Asia and Center East markets. The choice is meant to launch someday earlier than the tip of the yr.

The partnership is ready to be a multi-year partnership, and hundreds of Baidu’s robotaxis can be deployed via Uber.

“We’re dedicated to bringing the good thing about autonomous driving know-how to extra folks in additional markets, and this partnership with Uber represents a serious milestone in deploying our know-how on a world scale,” stated Baidu cofounder, chairman, and CEO Robin Li.

Apollo Go has supplied greater than 11 million robotaxi rides — as of Might. It’s obtainable in 15 cities in the mean time, and greater than 1,000 robotaxis are on the highway. In Might, the corporate additionally introduced plans to launch in Switzerland, with an workplace being arrange there.