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Lyft, China's Baidu to launch robotaxi service in Europe next year
U.S. ride-hailing company Lyft said on Monday it will partner with China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis across Europe starting next year, marking the Chinese search engine giant's first foray into the European self-driven taxi sector.
Baidu’s Apollo Go Robotaxi Falls Into Construction Pit in China
Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger plunged into a deep construction pit in Chongqing, southwestern China, on Wednesday, according to local media reports. The female passenger escaped injury and was rescued by nearby residents who provided a ladder to help her climb out of the trench,
Baidu Robotaxi Fall Raises Safety Concerns in China
A Baidu-operated autonomous vehicle fell into a construction pit in Chongqing, China. Despite barriers and warning signs, the vehicle bypassed safety measures during the incident. This led to a broader discussion about the safety of robotaxis,
Baidu robotaxi falls into construction pit in China, raising safety concerns
An autonomous vehicle operated by Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service fell into a deep construction pit while carrying a passenger in southwestern China, according to local media reports.
Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year
The companies want to launch the robotaxi services in Germany and the U.K. first, pending regulatory approval.
A Chinese robotaxi fell into a construction pit.
The vehicle was one of Baidu’s Apollo driverless vehicles, according to local media reports. A female passenger was inside the robotaxi when it fell into a deep construction pit. She was apparently uninjured,
What Lyft’s robotaxi deal with Baidu really mean for Uber
Baidu deal marks LYFT’s most aggressive international expansion to date, following its recent acquisition of FreeNow – a ...
Lyft is getting into the robotaxi game with a big Chinese company
Lyft is planning for thousands of Baidu robotaxis to be deployed across Europe, starting in the UK and Germany by 2026.
Lyft and Baidu look like perfect partners for the robotaxi business: Analyst
Tu Le, founder and managing director of Sino Auto Insights, says that the robotaxi business is a lynchpin in Baidu's efforts ...
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Lyft partners with Baidu to launch robotaxi services in Europe
The initial rollout will take place in Germany and the UK, featuring Baidu’s electric RT6 robotaxis operating on Lyft’s ...
Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app
Uber just announced a deal today with the company that runs one of the largest robotaxi fleets in China, as the ridehail giant nears its goal of becoming the world’s ultimate autonomous vehicle ...
Lyft, Baidu Unveil Robotaxi Rollout Plan for Europe in 2026
Lyft has partnered with Baidu to launch Baidu RT6 robotaxi service across Europe starting in 2026, beginning in Germany and ...
Lyft and Baidu plan Eurobocab launch, starting in UK and Germany next year
The two companies announced their plan on Monday, promising that if they can secure regulatory approval they’ll start ...
Baidu to deploy automated vehicles outside China via platforms of Lyft, Uber
Its automated-vehicle unit Apollo Go’s latest robotaxi model, the RT6, will be adopted by Lyft across key European markets ...