Baidu Apollo Go Autonomous Vehicles Enter London’s Mobility Landscape
Chinese technology leader Baidu, in collaboration with mobility network operator Lyft, has commenced testing of autonomous vehicles in London. This initiative marks a significant expansion for robotaxi services into the European market.
Freenow Integration Facilitates Access
Trips with Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be accessible via the Freenow application. Freenow, a widely used mobility service across Europe, was acquired by Lyft in 2025, streamlining the integration and availability of the new service for a broad user base.
The initiation of testing in London underscores the intensifying competition within the European autonomous vehicle sector, promising new advancements in urban transportation.
It’s interesting to see Baidu and Lyft bringing robotaxis to London. I’ve been using Waymo and Cruise extensively in Phoenix and SF, and while the tech is impressive, there are still some kinks. Waymo handles complex intersections much better, but Cruise sometimes gets confused by sudden lane closures. My main tip is always to double-check the route before confirming; I’ve been taken on some wild detours. Excited to see how Apollo Go compares, especially with London’s unique traffic.