Lyft and Baidu Plan European Robotaxi Launch for 2026
Lyft partners with Baidu's Apollo Go to introduce fully autonomous robotaxis in Germany and the UK by 2026. The joint venture relies on regulatory approval to deploy Baidu's sixth-generation RT6 electric vehicles on Lyft's network.
Lyft teams up with Chinese technology giant Baidu to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Europe. The companies target Germany and the United Kingdom for their initial rollout in 2026, though this timeline depends entirely on securing the necessary regulatory approvals from local authorities.
As part of this strategic partnership, Baidu integrates its Apollo Go platform into Lyft’s existing ride-hailing network. Baidu supplies its sixth-generation RT6 autonomous electric vehicles, which Lyft uses to offer passengers driverless rides across the selected European markets.
This collaboration marks a major expansion for both companies into the European self-driving sector. By combining Lyft's established local market presence with Baidu's advanced autonomous hardware, the two firms position themselves as strong competitors in the rapidly evolving global robotaxi industry.