Baidu Apollo Go has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Turlov Private Holding Ltd. (TPH), marking the first time Chinese autonomous vehicles have entered the Central Asian market. Apollo Go has landed in 27 cities globally, completing over 22 million services.
Chinese Autonomous Vehicles Enter Central Asia: Apollo Go Enters Kazakhstan
On the eve of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Baidu announced that Apollo Go has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Turlov Private Holding Ltd. (TPH) in Shanghai. This means Chinese autonomous vehicles have entered the Central Asian market for the first time.
Apollo Go's Global Map
Apollo Go has landed in 27 cities globally, covering multiple overseas regions including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with cumulative services exceeding 22 million. In June this year, Apollo Go obtained an L4 autonomous driving taxi operating license in Switzerland.
As the largest economy in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is an important target market for Chinese autonomous vehicle exports. TPH, as a leading enterprise in Kazakhstan, will provide localized operational support for Apollo Go.
Significance of Chinese Autonomous Vehicle Global Expansion
Apollo Go's entry into Kazakhstan marks that Chinese autonomous driving technology is moving from the domestic market to the global market. This layout has multiple strategic significances:
- Technology export: Bringing L4 autonomous driving technology to the Central Asian market
- Market validation: Verifying technology reliability in diverse road environments
- Brand influence: Enhancing the international influence of Chinese autonomous driving technology
| Milestone | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Global Cities | July 2026 | 27 |
| Cumulative Services | July 2026 | 22M+ |
| Switzerland License | June 2026 | L4 autonomous taxi |
| Kazakhstan Cooperation | July 2026 | First entry into Central Asia |
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