Uber and Lyft to Launch Baidu-Backed Robotaxis in London by 2026
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Chinese self-driving technology company Baidu is set to deploy robotaxis in London next year through partnerships with Lyft and Uber, marking a significant step in autonomous vehicle deployment in the UK, amid security concerns over Chinese technology dominance and data security. Lyft plans to test Baidu's Apollo Go cars in 2026, while Uber also announced plans to use Baidu's vehicles in London, as the UK government pushes to become a leader in driverless tech.
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