• Apollo Go launches a fully driverless commercial ride-hailing service in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform's first international app deployment.
  • Collaboration with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) powers Apollo Go's autonomous mobility expansion in the emirate.

DUBAI, UAE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched a fully driverless commercial ride-hailing service in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform's first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This comes alongside Apollo Go's strategic collaboration with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the emirate's leading mobility service provider, bringing strong local operational expertise to support the service.

The Apollo Go app is now available in Dubai, allowing residents and visitors to hail fully driverless rides. This launch represents a significant step forward in Apollo Go's plan — announced in March 2025 — to deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomous vehicles in Dubai over the next few years. The collaboration with DTC further strengthens local operations and underscores the commercialization of fully autonomous mobility in the emirate.