Recently, sources reported that global renowned mobility platform Uber Technologies will reach an in-depth cooperation with Chinese technology company Baidu to launch an autonomous taxi pilot project in the UK, following in the footsteps of US autonomous driving technology company Waymo, which officially launched a similar test project in London this month. Uber officially stated that it plans to take the lead in launching the pilot project of Baidu Apollo GoRT6 autonomous taxis in London in the first half of 2026, and will optimize the operation plan according to the test results later.

Baidu Apollo GoRT6 has accumulated rich operational experience in multiple markets with its mature autonomous driving technology and high-safety system design. This cooperation with Uber to enter the UK market is expected to accelerate the development of the local intelligent mobility industry. Uber revealed that after the launch of the pilot project, it will focus on testing the adaptability and reliability of the vehicles in London's complex road conditions, and is expected to officially put them into operation in London by the end of 2027, bringing more convenient and efficient intelligent mobility new choices to local users, and at the same time providing valuable practice for the cross-regional application of global autonomous driving technology.