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China's Baidu tests robotaxi on London streets
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baidu's autonomous vehicle unit Apollo Go and Lyft's Freenow have been testing the RT6 robotaxi in London with safety drivers and aim for a fully driverless commercial service launch in 2027. This comes amid rising robotaxi competition in London and regulatory engagement with Transport for London.
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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London is becoming a hotspot for driverless robotaxis as Baidu and Lyft work with regulators for 2027 launch. You should engage with local transport authorities now and test your urban tech in similarly complex environments.
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6 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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