Baidu and FREENOW begin Apollo Go RT6 public-road testing in London
Dozens of Baidu Apollo Go RT6 autonomous vehicles began operating on public roads in Brent, London, with human safety operators through a partnership with FREENOW by Lyft.
Evidence notes
- The testing fleet comprises dozens of purpose-built Apollo Go RT6 vehicles.
- Human safety operators remain in the vehicles during the current public-road testing phase.
- Public passenger access is targeted for 2027 and remains subject to regulatory approval.
Company context
Baidu’s robotics exposure is centered on Apollo and Apollo Go, including autonomous ride-hailing, robobus and autonomous-driving software.