Uber will work with Chinese autonomous players (Pony, WeRide, hopefully Baidu) outside the US

Uber will work with Chinese autonomous players (Pony, WeRide, hopefully Baidu) outside the US | So whether it's a whether it's a Pony or a WeRide, hopefully Baidu as well. We are working with these players in many markets outside of the US obviously.

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So whether it's a whether it's a Pony or a WeRide, hopefully Baidu as well. We are working with these players in many markets outside of the US obviously.

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