Dubai Taxi Company in partnership with Baidu through its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region.
This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) local operational expertise, leveraging its position as the emirate’s leading mobility provider and largest taxi and limousine fleet operator to support the service rollout.
The launch of commercial driverless taxis is aligned with the ambition of Dubai’s Self Driving Transport strategy of transforming 25% of all transportation trips into smart and driverless journeys by 2030.
1000 vehicles in a few years
The rollout will initially commence with 50 vehicles in the first year, with a phased expansion plan to increase the fleet to over 1,000 driverless vehicles over next few years, further strengthening Dubai Taxi Company’s position at the forefront of next-generation mobility solutions.
Residents and visitors can book the driverless ride via the ‘Apollo Go App’ available on both Play Store and App Store. The booking for this service will be extended to Bolt and other e-hail providers as the roll out scales up.
"Our partnership with DTC represents a new chapter for autonomous mobility in Dubai. By combining our cutting-edge technology with DTC’s local expertise, and through the launch of the Apollo Go app, our first international app deployment, we are creating a safe, efficient and scalable ride-hailing service that sets a new standard for the region. We are proud to contribute to Dubai’s vision for smart, future-ready transportation," said Nan Yang, Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Overseas Business Unit, Intelligent Driving Group.
Smart and sustainable mobility
Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO, DTC said: “Dubai Taxi Company is proud and excited to be among the first entities to roll out the operations of driverless taxis in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in advancing the emirate’s vision for smart and sustainable mobility. This initiative is in line with DTC’s innovation-driven strategy and its commitment to delivering future-ready services that elevate the customer experience. We are grateful to our strategic partner, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), for their unwavering support and the development of a comprehensive infrastructure that enables the seamless deployment of driverless taxis, aligned with the ambition of transforming 25% of all transportation trips into smart and driverless journeys by 2030.”
“We are equally proud to partner with Baidu to bring this future-forward technology to life, combining global innovation with Dubai’s pioneering spirit. The successful trials conducted over the past few months have demonstrated the vehicles’ readiness, particularly in terms of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, reinforcing our confidence in scaling this initiative,” he added. -TradeArabia News Service
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