Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK from next year


Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Dec 22 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies ‌and Lyft are teaming up with Chinese tech ‌giant Baidu to try out driverless taxis in the ‌UK next year, marking a major step in the global race to commercialize robotaxis.

It highlights how ride-hailing platforms are accelerating autonomous rollout through partnerships, ‍positioning London as an early proving ‍ground for large-scale robotaxi ‌services in Europe.

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