Baidu Robotaxis Begin London Road Tests, Joining Waymo and Uber/Wayve

Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis began road testing in London's Brent borough on July 28, 2026, with human safety drivers aboard. They join Waymo and Uber/Wayve, giving London three concurrent autonomous ride-hailing programs. The Baidu-Lyft-Freenow service, branded "Freenow by Lyft," targets public rides in 2027, pending Transport for London and UK government approval.