Baidu begins London robotaxi tests with Lyft and Freenow

Baidu has begun testing its Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in London's Brent borough with human safety operators, targeting a public launch in 2027 through a partnership with Lyft and Freenow. The deployment positions London as a competitive testbed for multiple autonomy stacks—Waymo, Baidu, and Uber-Wayve—where Transport for London regulators will effectively select winners through pilot approvals.

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