Baidu plans to expand its robotaxis to Europe with Lyft deal
1. Baidu partners with Lyft to introduce driverless taxis in Europe by 2026. 2. Robotaxis will launch in the U.K. and Germany initially, pending regulatory approval. 3. The partnership aims to expand Baidu's international presence in autonomous vehicles. 4. This deal differentiates Lyft from competitors like Uber and Bolt in Europe. 5. Baidu already operates robotaxis in China, strengthening its market position.