Uber is accelerating its push into the autonomous vehicle market by partnering with Baidu to launch robotaxi services outside the US and China. The collaboration will initially target regions in Asia and the Middle East, marking a significant step in Uber’s ambition to become the leading platform for autonomous transportation. The company already works with Waymo, Motional, and Serve to incorporate self-driving vehicles and delivery robots into its app ecosystem. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has repeatedly stressed the importance of prioritizing safety and affordability as the autonomous vehicle sector matures.