Uber just announced a deal today with the company that runs one of the largest robotaxi fleets in China, as the ridehail giant nears its goal of becoming the world’s ultimate autonomous vehicle clearinghouse.

Uber has partnered with Chinese technology company Baidu to launch self-driving robotaxis in several international markets. The agreement

Uber has partnered with a number of firms for robotaxi services, but this latest alliance is getting more attention than most.

Baidu Inc. is planning to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Singapore and Malaysia as early as this year, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company continues to expand its global footprint.

Kakao Mobility, Korea’s top ride-hailing platform operator, is reportedly in talks with global autonomous vehicle leaders Waymo and Baidu to launch a self-driving taxi service in Korea.

Baidu unveiled a new autonomous car with a detachable steering wheel that it wants to use for its robotaxi service in 2023—up to a year before Tesla plans to start mass producing a similar vehicle.

Uber is teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to bring thousands of Apollo Go driverless cars to its ridesharing platform.