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Lyft and Baidu begin testing autonomous taxis in London.

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Lyft Inc is developing autonomous taxis in London on Jun 10th '26.

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Lyft and Baidu begin testing autonomous taxis in London. June 10, 2026 3 minutes read Baidu and Lyft Collaborate to Launch Autonomous Taxi Service in London In a significant development in the realm of autonomous vehicles, Chinese technology powerhouse Baidu is poised to begin testing its self-driving vehicles in London within the next few weeks. This initiative, announced by Jeremy Bird, a prominent executive at the American ride-hailing giant Lyft, heralds an exciting chapter in urban mobility and aligns with a growing trend of integrating artificial intelligence into transportation systems. This announcement comes on the heels of another notable development in the autonomous driving landscape in London. Wayve, a British startup specializing in AI-driven self-driving technologies, recently disclosed its readiness to introduce a robotaxi service in collaboration with Uber as early as this summer. Such advancements reflect a burgeoning interest in autonomous transport solutions not only in London but also worldwide. According to Bird, Lyft has already begun the process of deploying its autonomous vehicle fleet in London. The vehicles must undergo rigorous inspections and pass safety tests before they are permitted to operate on the city's streets. With hopes to commence commercial operations later this year, Lyft aims to establish a foothold in a market that is...

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