Freenow and Apollo Go launch London robotaxi trial

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.

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