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Uber and Lyft Partner with Baidu for London Robotaxi Trials
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Uber and Lyft have announced partnerships with Chinese tech giant Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in London starting in 2026. Both companies aim to introduce Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in the city, joining the likes of Waymo and local startup Wayve. Lyft’s CEO, David Risher, mentioned plans to scale up to hundreds of Baidu’s electric RT6 SUVs once regulatory approvals are secured. Uber plans to commence testing in the first half of 2026 as part of its agreement with Baidu. These initiatives mark a significant step in the global expansion of autonomous vehicle operations.
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