Wire · technology
Freenow and Baidu put RT6 robotaxis on London roads
◆ Sectors
◆ Geography
◆ Source
◆ Verified
Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Freenow (Lyft) and Baidu Apollo Go have begun testing RT6 robotaxis in London with safety operators, with commercial passenger services planned for 2027. Regulatory approval from Transport for London and UK authorities is now the limiting factor, not vehicle readiness.
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.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
UK regulatory approval just became the binding constraint for commercial robotaxis, not the cars themselves. If you build safety systems, remote operation infrastructure, or liability insurance for driverless services, the London market opens in 2027 — provided Transport for London signs off.
◆ Coverage
12 sources · first reported 28 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
◆ Topics