Self-driving robotaxis rolling out in London 'in the next few weeks' will provide 'critical' testing

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Self-driving robotaxis rolling out in London 'in the next few weeks' will provide 'critical' testing.

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Self-driving vehicles could be operational on UK streets in the coming months, GB News has been told, as London becomes the testing ground for autonomous robotaxis.The UK could soon see hundreds, or even thousands, of self-driving vehicles on the road as the Government takes steps to ensure the emerging technology is rolled out safely and responsibly.Speaking to GB News, Jeremy Bird, EVP Global Growth at Lyft, said testing of its self-driving vehicles is set to take place within weeks, with hopes to expand further soon.In partnership with Chinese giant Baidu, Lyft will begin to test its Apollo Go RT6 fleet on the streets of London "in the next few weeks".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He explained that Lyft was aiming to start commercial testing in London "early next year", noting that it was "hard to pin a precise date".Lyft, which acquired the popular Freenow platform in 2025, stated that its autonomous vehicle future would involve a hybrid approach, with human drivers working...

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