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2026
Baidu launches Apollo World simulation system
Baidu launched Apollo World, an AI system that simulates real-road environments to train autonomous taxis. The article reports that the system is already being used to train Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet.
2026
Uber launches Baidu Apollo Go driverless robotaxi service in Dubai
Uber Technologies announced the launch of Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles on its ride-hailing platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as fleet operator. The service initially operates in select locations in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, using Apollo Go's sixth-generation RT6 electric robotaxi, and riders can request an UberX or Uber Comfort matched with a driverless Apollo Go vehicle or select the autonomous option in the Uber app.
2021
Baidu launches Luobo Kuaipao autonomous ride service platform
At Baidu World 2021, Baidu launched Luobo Kuaipao, an autonomous-vehicle ride service platform for the public. Baidu said it expected the service to cover 30 cities within three years.
2021
Baidu receives approval to offer paid autonomous taxi service in Cangzhou
Baidu received local government authorization in Cangzhou to try operating a paid autonomous passenger-car service; its Apollo Go fleet was to provide the service with 35 vehicles.
2020
Apollo GO becomes available through Shouqi Yueche
Baidu Apollo GO became available through the Shouqi Yueche platform, where users could order the autonomous driving service. The report also says users could call autonomous taxis through Baidu Maps and the Apollo GO app.
2020
Baidu rolls out Apollo Go self-driving taxi service in Beijing
Baidu rolled out its Apollo Go self-driving taxi service in Beijing, initially putting 40 autonomous cabs into trial operation.