Baidu Pushes Apollo Go Robotaxi Into Kazakhstan, Tapping Central Asia
Baidu’s Apollo Go partners with Turlov in Kazakhstan to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services into Central Asia.
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Baidu’s Apollo Go partners with Turlov in Kazakhstan to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services into Central Asia.
On March 31, numerous Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stopped unexpectedly, causing traffic congestion and a collision, attributed to a system malfunction.
South Korea marks Apollo Go’s first expansion into Asia outside mainland China and Hong Kong.
Baidu stated that the AmiGo project has gained backing from the Swiss government and several public institutions, with public ride reservations expected to open by Q1 2027.
Apollo Go’s sixth-generation autonomous vehicles will debut in Germany and the UK in 2026, featuring significant upgrades in sensor systems, algorithm optimization, and energy efficiency.