News Summary

Lyft and Baidu are collaborating to launch a fleet of autonomous robotaxis in Europe, specifically targeting Germany and the United Kingdom for initial deployment in 2026, pending regulatory approval. The companies plan to use Baidu’s sixth-generation Apollo Go vehicles, which will operate on Lyft’s platform. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to establish a widespread autonomous ride-hailing service across Europe, with ambitions to grow the fleet to thousands of vehicles. Once operational, customers will be able to book rides via the Lyft app.