Summary
Uber and Lyft plan to test Chinese self-driving taxis in the UK in 2026. They have partnered with Baidu, a Chinese company that makes driverless cars, to bring these taxis to London. The trials depend on getting approval from UK regulators.
Key Facts
- Uber and Lyft announced they will test Chinese robotaxis in the UK by 2026.
- The taxis are part of a partnership with Baidu, which already operates driverless taxis in China.
- The companies need regulatory approval to begin testing in London.
- Lyft has plans to expand driverless taxi services to Germany as well.
- The UK government is working to allow autonomous vehicle trials with a new policy framework.
- Many people in the UK have concerns about the safety of driverless taxis.
- A poll showed nearly 60% of people in the UK are uncomfortable with using robotaxis.
- Instances of autonomous vehicle malfunctions continue to raise safety issues.
