Baidu starts robotaxi testing in London with Lyft

Baidu launched robotaxi testing in London on July 28 with Lyft and Freenow, deploying dozens of vehicles in Brent with human safety operators; public services could begin in 2027 pending UK regulatory approval, adding to an increasingly crowded market with Waymo and Wayve-powered Uber services already operating there.

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