Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins

Lyft has partnered with Baidu to bring autonomous vehicles to London, with Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis set to be available on Freenow, a mobility network acquired by Lyft in 2025. Testing of the autonomous vehicles has begun in the city, marking a significant development in London's robotaxi landscape. Baidu's Apollo Go vehicles will be integrated into Freenow's platform, allowing users to hail rides using the service. The partnership signals a major expansion of autonomous transportation options in London.

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