BIDU(US:BIDU) Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-02-11 04:26Group 1 - Baidu's autonomous driving service platform "Apollo Go" announced a strategic partnership with Uber to launch fully autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai by Q1 2026 [1] - "Apollo Go" received a full autonomous driving testing permit from the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on January 6, 2026 [1] - Baidu's Vice President emphasized the importance of global collaboration in advancing autonomous driving technology and aligning with national strategies to enhance China's production capabilities [1] Group 2 - "Apollo Go" has extended its global ecosystem to Europe, planning to initiate autonomous driving tests and services in London in 2026 through partnerships with Uber and Lyft [2] - The service has also partnered with Switzerland's PostBus to launch customized autonomous driving services in three eastern states of Switzerland [2] - As of October 2025, "Apollo Go" has achieved over 240 million kilometers in total autonomous driving mileage, with more than 140 million kilometers driven without safety personnel, covering 22 cities globally and completing over 17 million orders [2]