Hey everyone, exciting innovations are rolling our way! Chinese internet giant Baidu has teamed up with rideshare app Lyft to debut its driverless taxis—dubbed Apollo Go—starting in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Imagine hailing a futuristic ride with just a tap on your phone 🚗🤖!
This bold move is part of a global race in autonomous driving. Driverless taxis are already navigating select roads in the United States and in cities like Wuhan on the Chinese mainland, where over 500 robotaxis are currently in service. Baidu’s earlier collaboration with Uber in Asia and the Middle East shows its ambition to lead the charge on the international stage.
As the autonomous vehicle revolution heats up, competitors such as WeRide and Pony.AI are also expanding their footprints overseas. With plans to eventually scale up to thousands of vehicles across Europe, these advances signal a transformative shift for urban mobility. Stay tuned as the future of travel unfolds on the roads ahead!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
