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Baidu's autonomous robotaxis are introduced to Dubai by Uber.

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Launch of fully driverless robotaxis in Dubai enhances Uber's autonomous vehicle strategy and expands its service offerings.

UBER · Uber Technologies Inc.

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Uber and Baidu launched fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis on Uber’s platform in Dubai, the first deployment under their multiyear partnership. The service is live in select Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah zones and riders can pick an "Autonomous" option. This is fresh, company-specific news that directly advances Uber’s autonomous ambitions. The market has already priced a modest reaction, UBER is up ~4.6% premarket and RSI sits near 63, so not stretched. Real upside depends on scaling and regulators, but the companies say they plan to scale to thousands of vehicles globally. We lean bullish because the catalyst is immediate, novel, and not yet priced like a multi-quarter rerate.

BIDU · Baidu Inc.

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Deployment of Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai marks a key milestone in Baidu's global expansion of autonomous vehicle services.

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