Uber and Lyft Partner with Baidu to Launch Robotaxi Testing in London by 2026
Summary
Uber and Lyft partner with Chinese tech giant Baidu to test autonomous robotaxis in London starting 2026, with Lyft planning to deploy hundreds of electric RT6 SUVs pending regulatory approval, joining Waymo and Wayve in the city's growing autonomous vehicle landscape.
Key Points
- Uber and Lyft announce plans to test Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis in London starting in 2026, with Uber expecting to begin testing in the first half of the year
- Lyft plans to scale to hundreds of Baidu's electric RT6 SUVs once it receives local regulatory approval, though no commercial launch timeline is provided
- The London deployments join Waymo and local startup Wayve as autonomous vehicle companies operating in the city, marking the latest in a series of robotaxi partnerships for both ride-hailing giants