Baidu's self-driving taxi service, Apollo Go, dominates the global robotaxi industry with a record of 14 million completed rides and continual global advancements.

Baidu's Apollo Go Expands Global Reach in Autonomous Mobility

Baidu Inc., the Chinese multinational technology company, is accelerating the deployment of its autonomous mobility services worldwide. In a series of recent announcements, the company has expanded testing of its Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service to new locations and formed strategic partnerships with prominent players in the industry.

By June, Apollo Go's global presence had grown to 16 cities. The service conducted open road tests in Beijing, Guangzhou, Changsha, Cangzhou, and most recently, the Tung Chung and Southern District in Hong Kong. These tests mark a significant step towards the commercialisation of autonomous ride-hailing services.

The tests have been successful, with Apollo Go's fleets accumulating over 200 million autonomous kilometers, a testament to the strong safety record of the service. In the June quarter alone, Apollo Go provided 2.2 million fully driveless rides, marking a 148% year-on-year increase.

Baidu has also formed partnerships with industry giants to further its global ambitions. In July, the company entered into a multi-year collaboration with Uber to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles in multiple global markets, primarily focusing on Asia and the Middle East. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous mobility services.

In another strategic move, Baidu has partnered with Lyft for Europe, starting with Germany and Britain. This partnership will see the two companies collaborate on the development and deployment of autonomous ride-hailing services in Europe.

Baidu's Apollo Go service has recorded 14 million cumulative rides as of August, a testament to the growing acceptance and demand for autonomous mobility services. However, it is worth noting that Google's Waymo has recorded 10 million paid rides as of May and has autonomous mileage of 100 million miles.

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Baidu's self-driving taxi service, Apollo Go, dominates the global robotaxi industry with a record of 14 million completed rides and continual global advancements.