Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Uber and Lyft plan to trial Chinese robotaxis in the UK by 2026, partnering with Baidu to introduce autonomous vehicles. The companies aim to test the technology in London pending regulatory approval. Baidu's Apollo Go driverless taxi service, already operational in several cities, could mark a significant advancement in self-driving vehicle technology, though concerns about safety and scalability remain among critics and experts.