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Lyft And Baidu Are Launching Robotaxis In Europe

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 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.
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 platform.
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Lyft taps China’s Baidu for robotaxi rollout in Europe next year
Lyft is teaming up with China’s Baidu to bring robotaxis to Europe by 2026. If regulators approve, Baidu’s self-driving RT6 cars will hit the streets in Germany and the UK. They run on Baidu’s Apollo Go system,
Lyft and Baidu Plan to Launch Robotaxis in Europe Next Year
Watch out, Europe -- the self-driving robotaxis are coming. Chinese internet giant Baidu and rideshare company Lyft plan to deploy Apollo Go RT6 vehicles in Germany and the UK starting next year.The companies said that pending regulatory approval,
Lyft and Baidu plan to bring their robotaxis to the UK and Germany next year
Lyft and Baidu have shed more light on their plan for a worldwide fleet of autonomous vehicles. After the first rollouts — which are earmarked for Asia and the Middle East later this year — the companies have their designs set on Europe.
Lyft Partners With Baidu on Robotaxis in European Expansion
Lyft Inc. said it’s partnering with China’s Baidu Inc. to launch autonomous vehicles in Europe starting next year, an agreement that comes after the US rideshare company finalized its first expansion into the continent.
Baidu plans to expand its robotaxis to Europe with Lyft deal
Chinese tech giant Baidu is looking to expand its autonomous vehicle business globally through deals with Lyft and Uber.
China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft
Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approval, the two companies said on Monday.
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