Apollo Go Achieves World's First Fully Unmanned Right-Hand Drive Operation; London Relay Launches Public Road Testing
Baidu Apollo Go partners with Freenow to launch public road testing in London, planning to provide services by 2027, marking a breakthrough for Chinese autonomous vehicles in the right-hand drive market.
Baidu's autonomous mobility service platform Apollo Go, in cooperation with Freenow, a subsidiary of the Lyft Group, has officially launched public road testing in London, UK. This marks the first time Chinese autonomous driving technology has entered London's complex traffic environment for field verification.
This testing is not only a technological export but also a significant breakthrough in right-hand drive scenarios. London's traffic rules and road conditions are representative; successfully operating a fully unmanned right-hand drive solution means enhanced technical adaptability, laying the foundation for entering more right-hand drive country markets.
Both parties plan to build a hybrid operation network, combining autonomous vehicles with existing capacity. This model helps lower operational barriers and accelerate the commercialization of autonomous driving. Services are expected to be available to citizens starting in 2027, which will drive changes in the local mobility ecosystem.
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