Baidu's Apollo Go Robotaxi Service Reaches 300,000 Weekly Rides and Expands to South Korea
Baidu's expansion of Apollo Go into South Korea, a major automotive and technology market, signals its growing ambition to become a global leader in autonomous mobility.
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service expanded to South Korea and surpassed 300,000 weekly rides, demonstrating significant operational growth and international market entry.
Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, reached a significant milestone in Q4 2025, with weekly orders peaking at over 300,000. The service also announced its expansion into South Korea, marking its first entry into an Asian market beyond mainland China and Hong Kong. By February 2026, Apollo Go had completed over 20 million rides globally. In Q4 2025 alone, it provided 3.4 million fully driverless trips, a 200% year-over-year increase. The company's autonomous vehicles have accumulated over 300 million kilometers of driving, with 190 million in fully driverless mode.
Baidu's expansion of Apollo Go into South Korea, a major automotive and technology market, signals its growing ambition to become a global leader in autonomous mobility. This move intensifies competition with local players like Hyundai and international rivals such as Waymo and Cruise. The rapid growth in ride volume and driverless mileage demonstrates the increasing maturity and commercial viability of Baidu's autonomous driving technology, positioning it for further international expansion.
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https://cnevpost.com/2026/02/27/baidu-apollo-go-robotaxi-300000-weekly-rides-expands-to-south-korea/
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