Uber and Lyft rolling Baidu robotaxis into London next year

Cab drivers protested Uber’s arrival, but Westminster has rolled out the welcome mat for clanker chauffeurs

Robot taxis are coming to The Register’s London home in 2026.

Chinese web giant Baidu on Monday announced that a pilot of its Apollo Go robo-ride service will take place in the UK’s capital sometime in the first half of 2026, with help from Uber.

Uber declared itself “excited to accelerate Britain's leadership in the future of mobility, bringing another safe and reliable travel option to Londoners next year.”

Lyft is also teaming with Baidu in London.

“Our hybrid network - AVs and drivers working together - will serve all of London’s travel needs,” wrote CEO David Risher. “We’re working closely with Transport for London regulators and local communities to expand the rideshare market and create more opportunities for everyone.”

Baidu pointed out that its London experiments represent another entry ...