Uber, Lyft Team Up With Baidu to Start Robotaxi Trials in UK
Insurance Journal·2025-12-29 16:44

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are each teaming up with Baidu Inc. to trial driverless taxis in the UK, as ride-sharing companies race to deploy autonomous services around the world.Uber said Monday a pilot program using Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in London will start in the first half of 2026, with commercial services expected in the city before the end of next year. Separately, ride-hailing platform Lyft will also carry out UK tests next year with dozens of the same vehicles, pending regulatory ...