Baidu and Lyft begin robotaxi testing in London

Baidu's Apollo Go and Lyft's Freenow have begun testing robotaxis in London with human safety drivers, aiming for public service in 2027 pending regulatory approval. This move adds them to a competitive field that already includes Waymo and a partnership between Uber and Wayve.

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