These ridesharing and delivery companies have submitted their pitches to the Ridesharingforum.com newsroom on what’s about to happen in their companies next year, 2027, and they are exciting, indeed!
The correspondents have so far reported the following:
- In 2027, Grubhub’s parent company, Wonder, will launch in Texas with over 100 locations!
- Lyft to launch hundreds of robotaxis in Europe, and North America by next year, too
- Wonder preparing to become public by 2027
Big changes and big breakthroughs, right?
Now, here’s another from Lyft. Lyft – its Freenow – and Apollo Go by Baidu are reportedly aiming to fully-launch driverless cars or robotaxis next year ahead of a commercial launch during that year, too, and things are going their way.
First, the United States Senate is presently reprimanding Chinese cars, so London is being eyed by companies for autonomous vehicles.
Freenow and Apollo Go have been testing drivers on safety in the Brent borough since July.
Danny O’Gorman, the general manager of Freenow Great Britain, is saying the company is expecting “tens of cars in the next year of two.”
There are challenges, though, such as London’s speed bumps, narrow streets, and widespread 20 miles each hour limits, making it a demanding training ground, describing the car as “learning the rules of the road much like you would do if you’re trying to pass your own driving test”.
He also added that the company is working closely with Transport for London – which compares to Transport 4 Life in California – and expects regulatory guidelines within the coming week.
Unlike Waymo’s Jaguar I-Pace fleet, these RT6 driverless cars are purpose-built for ridesharing, featuring a detachable steering wheel, and a unit worth $37,000.
Such features and economics give the Chinese company a cost base that few of its Western rivals can hope to match.
Lyft’s Freenow, which the ridesharing app acquired in 2025 for over $196 million, is looking at running the robotaxis alongside human taxi and private-hire drivers instead of replacing them.
“In terms of the taxi in London, the iconic black cab, this is not a replacement for that service,” O’Gorman pointed out.
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Lyft is an American ridesharing app offering online ridesharing services, connecting passengers with drivers for convenient travel. Baidu, meanwhile, is a Chinese technology company specializing in internet services, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving. Lyft’s Freenow is a European mobility platform acquired in July 2025, providing taxi bookings and other transportation options across major European cities.
Baidu’s Apollo Go is an autonomous ride-hailing service using self-driving vehicles powered by advanced artificial intelligence, sensors, and navigation technologies. Interestingly, Freenow and Apollo Go have partnered to introduce autonomous transportation services in London. Their collaboration began road testing in July 2026, with plans to welcome public passengers in 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Together, these companies demonstrate how transportation is evolving through innovative mobility technologies. This has been RSF, your newsroom for ridesharing, coupons, food deliveries, business, lifestyle, and so much more! ‘Til then!