Uber and Lyft eye electric 'robotaxi' trials on UK roads in 2026

Michael Holder
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Baidu's Apollo Go electric autonomous car | Credit: iStock
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Baidu's Apollo Go electric autonomous car | Credit: iStock

Rival ride hailing apps both announce partnerships with China's Baidu to trial fully electric, self-driving vehicles in London next year, subject to regulatory approval

Driverless electric ‘robotaxis' could be set to hit UK roads next year, with ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft having both secured partnerships with Baidu with a view to testing the Chinese firm's autonomous...

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