Baidu and Lyft test robotaxis in London
Baidu and Lyft have unveiled an autonomous vehicle in London, aiming to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service by 2027. The companies are currently testing vehicles with safety drivers as competition in the city heats up.
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BAIDU INC-CLASS A's autonomous unit and LYFT INC-A unveiled an RT6 robotaxi in United Kingdom on Thursday, targeting a commercial launch in 2027. The partnership bypasses regulatory headwinds in the United States, where lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese automotive tech. China-backed autonomous fleets are increasingly pivoting to Europe as North American markets tighten restrictions.
