Ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft have announced plans to trial autonomous taxis developed by Chinese technology company Baidu on UK roads from 2026, pending regulatory approval. Both companies said they are seeking permission to begin testing Baidu’s Apollo Go driverless vehicles in London. The service already operates in dozens of cities, largely in China, where…
Autonomous vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept; they are steadily becoming a reality on the streets of cities worldwide. From Waymo’s fleet in the U.S. to Apollo Go’s network in China, the race is on to win the trust of passengers. However, gaining widespread acceptance for self-driving taxis remains an uphill battle, with safety…
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary backed by General Motors, has announced a new partnership with Uber to offer robotaxis on the ride-hailing platform beginning next year. This collaboration marks a significant step in Cruise’s efforts to regain traction in the autonomous vehicle market after a setback last year. Through this multi-year agreement, Uber users will…
