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Freenow and Apollo Go launch London robotaxi trial
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Freenow by Lyft and Baidu's Apollo Go have commenced robotaxi road tests in London, deploying Apollo's RT6 vehicles with safety drivers in the borough of Brent. This trial is the first implementation of their European partnership, aiming for a commercial service by 2027 subject to regulatory approval.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles, and 12 sources have reported it between 28 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026.
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A major Chinese AV stack just landed in Europe by partnering with a ride-hailing incumbent, not competing with it. If you build autonomy components, your customers are the tech partners of these fleets, not the ride-hailing apps themselves.
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12 sources · first reported 28 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
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