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Baidu’s driverless vehicles launch on Uber platform in Dubai

First publishedAug 20, 06:36 UTC

Last updatedAug 20, 08:13 UTC · 12m ago

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Baidu’s driverless vehicles launch on Uber platform in Dubai

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DUBAI - Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) announced that Baidu Inc’s (NASDAQ:BIDU, HKEX:9888) fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles became available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai on Wednesday, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. Riders in Dubai requesting an UberX or Uber Comfort may be matched with a fully driverless Apollo Go vehicle. Users can also select a dedicated "Autonomous" option in the Uber app to increase the chances of being matched with a robotaxi, according to a press release statement. At initial launch, the fully autonomous service will be available in select locations in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with plans to expand the operating territory.

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What's the story?: DUBAI - Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) announced that Baidu Inc’s (NASDAQ:BIDU, HKEX:9888) fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles became available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai on Wednesday, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. Riders in Dubai requesting an UberX or Uber Comfort may be matched with a fully driverless Apollo Go vehicle.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 5.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 12m ago.

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