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China's Baidu tests robotaxi on London streets
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baidu and Lyft's Freenow unit are testing Baidu's RT6 autonomous vehicle in London, aiming for a fully driverless robotaxi service launch in 2027. The partnership comes amid regulatory moves in the US restricting Chinese cars, shifting focus to Europe, with London becoming a competitive hub for robotaxi services.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.
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The battle for robotaxi dominance in London is opening new commercial routes for autonomous mobility providers. You should engage quickly with UK city transport bodies to align your rollout plans and avoid falling behind in this tightening market.
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6 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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