Lyft and Baidu are pursuing public Apollo Go robotaxi rides in London for 2027, a goal that depends on regulatory approval and has no confirmed launch date.
An RT6 appeared at a London demonstration on Oct. 22. Road trials in Brent got underway July 28, with safety personnel riding inside. The companies’ stated goal is to have vehicles running without onboard drivers during 2027.
Lyft is set to oversee the ride marketplace and day-to-day operations; Baidu will supply RT6 vehicles and technical support. Their European partnership was announced in 2025.
Danny O’Gorman, Freenow’s U.K. general manager, said discussions had not produced a firm fleet size, though they could involve tens of vehicles over the next year or two. Uber and Pony.ai are planning their own robotaxi tests in London.
