Autogo Begins Operational Trials of RoboTaxi in Abu Dhabi

Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions company owned by Kintsugi Holding, has launched RoboTaxi service trials in Abu Dhabi in preparation for full-scale operations in 2026.

This latest RoboTaxi trial is part of a strategic partnership with Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous mobility subsidiary and one of the world's leading companies in large-scale self-driving transportation, with the goal of bringing next-generation mobility technologies to Abu Dhabi's streets.

The operational trials are being carried out in collaboration with Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) to ensure that the service is consistent with local transportation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure requirements, as part of the emirate's efforts to improve smart mobility.

RoboTaxi vehicles provide a smart and seamless transportation experience, tailored to the needs of modern cities and residents.The vehicles' advanced electric design and AI-driven systems ensure precise and consistent driving while also responding in real time to surrounding conditions.

The RoboTaxi aims to improve road safety by reducing human driving errors, while its all-electric operation makes it a more environmentally friendly option that helps reduce emissions, alleviate traffic congestion, and contributes to reimagining the future of smart cities.

The 6th generation RT6RoboTaxi was created specifically for autonomous ride-hailing services, with a safer, smarter, and more comfortable design.Apollo Go, the first company in China to offer fully autonomous ride-hailing, continues to integrate AI, big data, and automation to help develop future smart cities.

Sean Teo, Managing Director of Kintsugi Holding, stated that the launch of RoboTaxi trials in Abu Dhabi marks the start of a large-scale transformation in urban mobility. RoboTaxis has two primary goals: improving road safety and achieving more sustainable transportation.

Teo also stated that Autogo and Apollo Go will collaborate to test performance in real-world environments, engage with the public, and prepare for a wider deployment of the technology throughout Abu Dhabi by 2026.

Apollo Go, also known as Luobo Kuaipao, is Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing platform and one of the world's leading companies in this field. Its fleets have completed over 150 million kilometers of autonomous driving with a strong safety record, and by March 2025, they had exceeded 10 million autonomous ride orders.