BUZZ-Baidu climbs on partnering with Uber, Lyft for UK robotaxi trials next year

Reuters
2025.12.23 02:54
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Baidu's Hong Kong shares rose 1.4% following the announcement of a partnership with Uber and Lyft to conduct driverless taxi trials in the UK next year. This collaboration will involve Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 vehicles joining the London networks of the ride-hailing platforms in 2026, marking the first direct competition between U.S. and Chinese autonomous giants in a European capital. Baidu's stock has seen significant gains, with Hong Kong shares up 46% and U.S.-listed shares up 47.6% year-to-date.