Baidu and Uber revolutionize driving: autonomous taxis conquer the world!

Baidu and Uber revolutionize driving: autonomous taxis conquer the world!

In a new era of mobility, the partnership between Baidu and Uber caused a sensation on today's date, July 15, 2025. autonews.gasgoo.com reports that the two giants have decided to introduce thousands of autonomous vehicles under the Apollo Go brand worldwide. This cooperation promises to offer reliable and safe driverless mobility services of a broader user base.

The true revolutionary of this cooperation lies in the integration of Apollo Go’s sixth generation of autonomous vehicles into the Uber app. In the future, Uber users will be able to book trips in these advanced robotaxis. Robin Li, the founder of Baidu, explained that her goal was to make autonomous driving accessible to more people. About CEO Dara Khosrowshahi described the partnership as a crucial step in the design of the mobility of the future.

expansion and global presence

With more than 1,000 autonomous vehicles in 15 cities, including Hong Kong, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Apollo Go has already offered over 11 million trips and collected more than 170 million kilometers of safe autonomous driving. According to cnevpost.com, the implementation of this robotaxis will be promoted in the coming months, especially in Asia and the Middle East, whereby the market launch for this year is planned.

But that's not all! Apollo Go also has plans to roll out its services soon in other international markets, including Singapore and Malaysia, which significantly expands the geographical reach.

technology and innovation

As far as the technology is concerned, Apollo Go has fully autonomous vehicle companies that have been running since February 2025. According to globenewswire.com Autonomous vehicle that is equipped with an innovative battery change technology that enables a loading time of less than four minutes. This technical sophistication makes it possible to significantly increase efficiency in the company and to meet the requirements of the modern mobility market.

In addition, Apollo Go became the leading provider of autonomous mobility in China in the fourth quarter of 2024, with around 12,000 trips every day. These numbers not only prove the commitment to quality, but also the success of the technology in real applications.

A look into the future

Governments in China and the USA are committed to political measures that support AI-supported transport solutions. This shows that the development of autonomous driving technologies is not only a corporate affair, but is a goal of society as a whole. The challenges should not be underestimated, especially when it comes to adapting to different traffic conditions in cities. According to Robin Li, this is a long -term vision for the design of sustainable transport networks.

With the cooperation between Baidu and Uber, a strong foundation is laid for the future of car driving. The goal is clear: the interaction between passenger and vehicle - be it functions such as voice control or special comfort features - the entire driving experience is revolutionized. In the coming years it will be exciting to observe how these latest developments develop.