Baidu, WeRide, Pony.ai secure permits for autonomous driving trials in Dubai

Baidu robotaxi division to launch in Dubai

Baidu’s robotaxi division, Apollo Go Robotaxi (罗卜快跑), has scored a big win in securing Dubai’s first autonomous vehicle driving test licence. The announcement was made at the recent Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport (24-25 September 2025) by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.   Apollo Go’s licence – numbered 001 – gives them permission to test driverless vehicles, sometimes known as robotaxis, on Dubai streets. Throughout the r…

WeRide wins Dubai robotaxi trial permit and first place at Dubai global AV challenge

WeRide has secured a self-driving vehicle trial permit from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct robotaxi trials in the city. The company has also won first place at the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, securing almost US$1m in prize money for its leading tech competence and ongoing contributions to Dubai’s autonomous driving ecosystem. WeRide‘s initial robotaxi GXR trial service will cover Jumeirah’s key comme…

Baidu, WeRide, Pony.ai secure permits for autonomous driving trials in Dubai

RTA’s partnerships with international players in the sector represent a step towards achieving Dubai’s Smart Self-Driving Transport Strategy The post Baidu, WeRide, Pony.ai secure permits for autonomous driving trials in Dubai appeared first on Gulf Business.