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Baidu begins robotaxi tests in London with Lyft and Freenow
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baidu has begun robotaxi tests in London in partnership with Lyft and Freenow, marking the Chinese autonomous vehicle maker's entry into the UK mobility market.
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Baidu has moved from closed-circuit Chinese robotaxi to live UK streets—the first Chinese autonomous vehicle maker to operate in Western markets. If you build sensor stacks, safety validation, or fleet management for autonomous vehicles, you're now selling into a competitor with real revenue.
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