$UBER and $BIDU just launched fully autonomous Apollo Go rides in Dubai—first market under their partnership.

You can now book driverless rides through UberX, Comfort, or the "Autonomous" filter. RT6 vehicles pack 30+ sensors and seat up to 3 passengers. Service starts in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with expansion coming.

Dubai becomes the proving ground for Uber's multi-partner robotaxi strategy. If it works here, the playbook scales globally.