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China's Baidu tests robotaxi on London streets – BILYONARYO Business
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baidu and Lyft's Freenow have begun testing Baidu's RT6 autonomous vehicle in London and plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in 2027. London offers a challenging environment for robotaxi testing with complex street conditions, and the companies are working closely with Transport for London on regulatory guidelines.
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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Driverless robotaxis are advancing in the London market as Baidu and Lyft push for a 2027 launch. You operate in UK mobility tech, so prepare for increased competition and evolving regulatory demands this year.
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6 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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