Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
Uber and Lyft have partnered with Baidu to launch Apollo Go robotaxis in London. Uber will start testing in H1 2026, and Lyft has signed a definitive agreement with testing pending regulatory approval. The UK government plans to pilot self-driving passenger services from spring.
Impact and considerations
Robotaxis entering London will reshape ground transport; businesses should monitor regulatory and operational impacts.
Key points
- Uber and Lyft partner with Baidu to launch Apollo Go robotaxis in London.
- Uber to begin testing in H1 2026.
- Lyft signed definitive agreement, testing pending regulatory approval.
- UK government plans to pilot self-driving passenger services from spring.
- Baidu RT6 vehicles are purpose-built for rideshare, fully electric.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 23 Dec 2025, 01:00
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:27
- Last updated
- 23 Dec 2025, 01:00
- Original links
- PhocusWire All News：Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London | PhocusWire (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 23 Dec 2025, 01:00