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Baidu and Lyft begin robotaxi testing in London
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
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.
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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London is now a three-way race between US, UK, and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology. If you are building for this market, your competitive edge now lies in navigating UK regulation, not just in perfecting the driving software.
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12 sources · first reported 28 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
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