Uber's latest robotaxi partner is China's Baidu

Baidu is the latest addition to Uber's growing list of autonomous vehicle partners, which includes Waymo, Volkswagen, May Mobility, and Pony AI.

This partnership marks a significant step for Uber as it continues to expand its autonomous vehicle technology and services globally, leveraging Baidu's expertise in AI and autonomous driving in the Chinese market.

The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development and deployment of robotaxis, combining Uber's ride-hailing platform with Baidu's Apollo autonomous driving technology.

Both companies aim to pilot the robotaxi service in select cities, with plans to scale up operations based on regulatory approvals and technological advancements.