Baidu's Apollo Go eyes global robotaxi service expansion

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Beijing (Gasgoo)-  During Baidu's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 earnings call, CEO and co-founder Robin Li highlighted the impressive growth of Apollo Go, the company's autonomous ride-hailing service, and its ambitious plans for global expansion in 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Apollo Go provided approximately 1.1 million rides across China, marking a 36% year-on-year leap. By January 2025, the cumulative number of rides exceeded 9 million. Mr. Li emphasized that 2025 would be a pivotal year for Apollo Go's growth, with plans to rapidly expand its fleet size and ride volumes. He also revealed that Apollo Go is actively seeking partnerships with mobility service providers, local taxi companies, and third-party fleet operators to scale up efficiently through an asset-light model. Apollo Go made its first significant move outside the Chinese Mainland in November last year, securing permits to test its autonomous vehicles on open roads in Hong Kong, becoming the first compan ………………………………