3 outlets·3 reports
Baidu begins testing its purpose-built Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis with human safety operators in outer London; Baidu plans to deploy the taxis on Lyft's Freenow (Kirsten Korosec/TechCrunch)
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Lyft and Baidu have begun testing autonomous robotaxis in London. The vehicles are Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 models, equipped with human safety operators, and will operate on Lyft’s Freenow platform. Testing is taking place in outer London.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins
Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow. Lyft acquired Freenow in 2025. Autonomous vehicle testing has begun in London.
- Engadget·Lyft and Baidu start testing robotaxis in London
- TechMeme·Baidu begins testing its purpose-built Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis with human safety operators in outer London; Baidu plans to deploy the taxis on Lyft's Freenow (Kirsten Korosec/TechCrunch)
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