Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service surpassed 300,000 weekly rides and launched in South Korea, expanding its global autonomous mobility operations.
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.
Apollo Go exceeded 300,000 weekly rides in Q4 2025.
The service has expanded to South Korea, its first market in Asia outside of China.
By February 2026, Apollo Go had delivered over 20 million rides worldwide.
Baidu's entry into South Korea's advanced tech market sets a precedent for other Chinese autonomous driving firms seeking APAC expansion. It intensifies competition for local players like Hyundai and Kakao Mobility, pushing regional innovation. This move could accelerate regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles across APAC, influencing market entry strategies for global and regional competitors.
By February 2026, Apollo Go had delivered over 20 million rides worldwide.
The company's autonomous vehicles have accumulated over 300 million kilometers of driving, with 190 million in fully driverless mode.
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