importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-28T08:00:00Z
Lyft and Baidu Initiate Robotaxi Testing in London Amid Competitive Expansion
Lyft and Baidu have initiated robotaxi testing in London with human safety operators, part of a partnership aiming for 2027 commercial deployment. Competitors like Waymo and Uber are also testing autonomous vehicles in the city, highlighting London as a key battleground for self-driving technology.
Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow, the mobility network that Lyft acquired in 2025.
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