Baidu deploys Apollo Go autonomous taxis in London
Apollo Go vehicles conducted test rides with reporters from Freenow by Lyft near Wembley Stadium, marking the service's first entry into the UK market.
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In short: Baidu expanded robotaxis globally, completed its Hong Kong primary listing, and pushed AI growth across products.
Apollo Go vehicles conducted test rides with reporters from Freenow by Lyft near Wembley Stadium, marking the service's first entry into the UK market.
Leveraging government support and successful driverless trials, the company aims to establish right-hand-drive AV benchmarks.
Shares become eligible for mainland investors to trade via Shenzhen and Shanghai-Hong Kong links, diversifying its investor base and enhancing liquidity
The service grows across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia while strengthening safety and operations. Baidu now leads both left-hand and right-hand drive markets.
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