Lyft and Baidu to Launch Robotaxi Testing in London
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Lyft and Baidu to Launch Robotaxi Testing in London

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Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will soon be available through Freenow, the mobility network acquired by Lyft. Testing is slated to begin in London, marking a new phase for both companies in the robotaxi market.

The collaboration between Lyft and Baidu will bring Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles to London via the Freenow platform. According to techcrunch, this integration will occur in 2025. Freenow was acquired by Lyft in a deal finalized earlier; this partnership represents an expansion of its services into autonomous vehicle technology.

The move positions both companies within what is becoming an increasingly competitive robotaxi landscape in London. While the source does not detail *why* these companies are entering the market, it establishes that Baidu’s Apollo Go will be accessible to Freenow users when testing commences. No further details regarding the scope or duration of the testing phase were provided.

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