Baidu plans to expand your roboticis to Europe using Lyft transaction

Bake Bring your taxis without drivers to Europe next year through partnerships with the company for us ElevatorAs the Chinese technological giant looks to expand its autonomous vehicles worldwide.

Initially, the roboticis will be deployed in the UK and Germany from 2026 to have “thousands of” vehicles across Europe in the following years, ”the two companies said.

The elevator had very little presence in Europe until last week when closed Acquisition of the German company Freenow Companywhich is available in more than 150 cities from nine countries, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

Autonomous car deployment “awaits the approval of normative law”, – said the elevator and Baid in a statement on Monday. It is unclear whether Lyft Robotaxis Baidu offers through the Freenow app or other product.

Partnership notes a constant impetus from Baidu to the extension of roboticis to international markets.

Last month, Baido collaborated with Uber Expand your autonomous cars on the giant platform outside the United States and mainland China, with a focus on the Middle East and Asia.

In China, Baidu works with your own Robotaxi service Since 2021 in major cities such as Beijingallowing users to see APOLLO’s car via app.

For Lyft, a Baida deal can add a differentiation point in Europe, pressing it against competitors such as Uber and Bolt, as it is supposed to gain a foothold in the region.

Autonomous vehicles have become a big emphasis for travel companies that have turned to affiliate companies that develop vehicles without drivers.

In the UK market on which is aimed at Lyft, Uber this year collaborates with a self -managed Wayve Automobile Technology Company To launch the tests of fully autonomous attractions, starting in the spring of 2026.