Uber and China-based Baidu are teaming up to deploy more autonomous vehicles throughout the world. The companies plan on bringing thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go vehicles to various regions that will be accessible via the Uber platform, including mainland China and other “global markets outside of the US.”
The first joint deployments are expected in Asia and the Middle East later this year. Once launched, Uber riders could be presented with the option to have the trip fulfilled by an Apollo Go vehicle.
The companies say this collaboration should increase the supply of affordable rideshare options in new areas by
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