Uber and Baidu Launch Fully Driverless Apollo Go Robotaxis in Dubai to Spearhead the UAE’s Autonomous Transport Revolution

DUBAI — In a landmark advancement for global smart transportation, Uber Technologies and Chinese autonomous driving pioneer Baidu have officially rolled out fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis across public roads in Dubai. Managed on the ground by licensed fleet partner New Horizon Luxury Transport, the deployment makes Dubai the international launchpad for scaling autonomous passenger operations on Uber’s global marketplace platform. Starting immediately, passengers in Dubai booking an UberX or Uber Comfort ride may be matched directly with a fully driverless Apollo Go vehicle. To provide seamless consumer access, Uber has introduced a dedicated "Autonomous" category within its mobile app, allowing riders to actively select driverless transport across initial operational zones spanning Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with structured plans for geographic expansion across broader commercial districts. The milestone builds directly upon Dubai’s progressive regulatory environment and cutting-edge municipal infrastructure. Through close coordination with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the emirate has established itself as one of the few jurisdictions worldwide with the legal frameworks, digital mapping accuracy, and testing benchmarks necessary to transition autonomous vehicle trials into daily consumer reality. Recent RTA operational data underscores the maturity of the emirate's driverless ecosystem. Dubai’s commercial robotaxi operations have collectively crossed…