Abu Dhabi has officially entered the era of autonomous urban mobility today, January 17, 2026. Following the acquisition of a fully driverless commercial permit in late 2025, Baidu’s Apollo Go and UAE-based AutoGo (a subsidiary of Kintsugi Holding) have commenced live, fully autonomous ride-hailing services on Yas Island. For the first time, residents and visitors can download the AutoGo app to hail a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel. This commercial launch is not merely a pilot; it marks the first phase of a strategic roadmap to deploy hundreds of driverless vehicles across the emirate by the end of 2026, with planned expansions into Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands coming next. The AutoGo app is designed to be highly accessible, allowing anyone with a local or international mobile number—including tourists—to register and experience the service. Users can hail rides to major attractions like Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and the Yas Marina Circuit. To ensure se...