Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility company and subsidiary brand of Kintsugi Holding, has officially launched trials for its RoboTaxi service in Abu Dhabi, with full operations targeted for 2026.
In strategic partnership with Baidu’s Apollo Go – a global leader in large-scale autonomous ride-hailing – Autogo is bringing next-generation mobility to the streets of the capital.
RoboTaxi service in Abu Dhabi
The fully driverless RoboTaxi offers a seamless and intelligent riding experience, designed for modern cities and the people who move through them. From its sleek, electric platform to its advanced AI systems, every aspect of the vehicle is engineered for precision, consistency, and real-time responsiveness.
Autogo’s vision
Autogo’s vision goes beyond convenience. By removing human error from the driving equation, the RoboTaxi aims to significantly enhance road safety. As an all-electric, on-demand service, it also supports a more sustainable approach to urban transportation – helping reduce emissions, ease congestion, and reshape how cities grow.
The trials are being conducted in close coordination with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of Abu Dhabi, ensuring that the service aligns with local transport strategies, regulatory standards, and infrastructure planning as part of the emirate’s smart mobility goals.
Apollo Go
Apollo Go, also known as Luobo Kuaipao, is Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service platform and one of the world’s leading players in large-scale self-driving mobility solutions. Apollo Go fleets have accumulated more than 150 million autonomous kilometers with an outstanding safety record, and the accumulated autonomous riding orders have surpassed 10 million by March,2025.
The 6th-gen robotaxi, RT6, is designed specially for fully autonomous ride-hailing service,which is safer, smarter, and more comfortable. As China’s first fully driverless ride-hailing service provider, Apollo Go is pioneering the integration of AI, big data, and automation to build the smart cities of the future.
“This isn’t just a pilot program – it’s the beginning of a large-scale shift in how cities move,” said Sean Teo, Managing Director of Kintsugi Holding. “RoboTaxis combine two critical outcomes – safer roads and more sustainable transport – and we’re proud to help bring that to life in the UAE.”
Together, Autogo and Apollo Go will focus on validating performance in real-world settings, engaging the public, and preparing for a broader rollout across the capital in the lead-up to 2026.
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