US EditionLyft, China's Baidu to launch robotaxi service in Europe next year
EUROPE, AUG 4 – Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet will launch via Lyft's platform in Germany and the UK in 2026, aiming to expand to thousands of vehicles across Europe in subsequent years.
- Lyft and China's Baidu announced plans to launch Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service in Germany and the U.K. in 2026.
- This move follows Lyft’s recent acquisition of German app FreeNow, marking its most significant expansion outside North America.
- Baidu has operated robotaxis in China since 2021 with a fleet of over 500 vehicles in Wuhan, and seeks global growth amid heavy domestic investment.
- The companies indicated that deployment awaits regulatory clearance and plan to significantly increase the number of vehicles operating throughout various parts of Europe in the coming years.
- The partnership positions Lyft to compete with rivals like Uber, who also pursue autonomous vehicle partnerships and expansions in Europe and beyond.
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